Louie Weaver
Louie Weaver III (born July 13, 1951, in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.) is a Christian drummer most famous for being the long-time drummer of legendary Christian rock band Petra for 22 years. Weaver was controversially dismissed from the band in 2003. He is currently working on several projects. In 2010, Weaver reunited with former members of Petra (Greg X. Volz, Bob Hartman, John Lawry and Mark Kelly) to form Classic Petra which released "Back to the Rock", a re-mastering of several Petra songs plus two new Classic Petra songs. The CD was released on November 13, 2010. A tour is planned in 2011.
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[edit] Biography
Weaver was born in Nashville, Tennessee, where he attended high school at Glencliff Complex High School. He was part of a school jazz band playing at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium. In 1969 he graduated and continued to study in Trevecca Nazarene College. There he obtained a B.A. in percussion.
After graduating he went on to work with several artists. He was a session player for Randy Matthews and Fireworks, also touring with Matthews and Crossfire. He also played with Parable, Good Grief, and Chuck McCleod's Band.
In 1981 he joined Petra becoming a staple of the band with his trademark drumming and style. After 22 years, he was fired in 2003 amidst some controversy. Both Petra and Weaver dissipated all of it and little has been discussed of the issue afterwards. He was replaced by Paul Simmons.
In 2005 he collaborated with Project Damage Control with John Schlitt in vocals.
Weaver performed briefly with a band called Viktor with other well-known veteran musicians.
Weaver is now touring with Classic Petra and has been re-united with his old friends from the original line-up of Petra: Bob Hartman, Greg X. Volz, John Lawry and Mark Kelly, having recorded Back to the Rock in 2010, his first studio album with the Classic Petra lineup since Beat the System in 1984.
[edit] Trivia
- Weaver is married to wife, Penny
- Weaver endorses Paiste Cymbals, Vater Sticks, DW Drums, and Remo drumheads.
- Weaver is a fan of Mickey Mouse, using his imagery on his clothes, drums, etc. He even named his daughter after the famous Mouse
- Weaver was voted "Favorite Drummer" by CCM Magazine's readers choice for five years in a row (1989-93.)
- According to a radio interview, Weaver hates the Hershey's Twizzlers candy, Nibs, more than anything else on the whole planet.
- Weaver drives tour buses, commercial buses and is considered an excellent driver.
[edit] Discography
[edit] with Petra
| Date of release | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | More Power to Ya | StarSong |
| 1983 | Not of this World | StarSong |
| 1984 | Beat the System | StarSong |
| 1986 | Captured in Time & Space | StarSong |
| 1986 | Back to the Street | StarSong |
| 1987 | This Means War! | StarSong |
| 1988 | On Fire! | StarSong |
| 1989 | Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out | Dayspring/Word/Epic |
| 1990 | Beyond Belief | Dayspring/Word/Epic |
| 1991 | Unseen Power | Dayspring/Word/Epic |
| 1992 | Petra en Alabanza | Dayspring/Word/Epic |
| 1993 | Wake-Up Call | Dayspring/Word/Epic |
| 1995 | No Doubt | Word/Epic |
| 1997 | Petra Praise 2: We Need Jesus | Word/Epic |
| 1998 | God Fixation | Word/Epic |
| 2000 | Double Take | Word/Epic |
| 2001 | Revival | inpop/EMI |
| 2010 | Back To The Rock | Classic Petra LLC |
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