![]() ![]() Basically, if you’re my size in the South, then you are instantly nicknamed big daddy. “It’s so, so stupid and that has been the most asked question. It combined his nickname and a shortened version of his last name Weaver. Weaver was from Alabama where his nickname was ‘Big Daddy’ due to him being a large presence, which led him to title the band Big Daddy Weave. The name derived simply from some of the nicknames Weaver was given by friends and family. ![]() The name of the band does not carry any significant theological meaning, nor does it stand for anything. Lots of people wonder about the name Big Daddy Weave and how they came up with it. He says, “We were at the University of Mobile – a little Baptist school in Alabama – we were leading worship on campus together and literally we just never stopped.” After 17 years of being a band, Weaver stopped for a second and considered the option of getting a ‘real job’ (whatever that looks like), but in the end realised that there was something special and significant about the fact they’d been a band for that long and resolved that they would continue to do what God had called them to do until He decides it’s time to stop. Going back to the boys’ college days, Mike Weaver reflects on how Big Daddy Weave ended up becoming a band. In the middle of 2019, front man Mike Weaver revealed the release date for his autobiography titled I Am Redeemed, which was to be released on September 3, 2019. A few years later in 2009, the band headlined their “What Life Would Be Like” Tour accompanied by opening act Josh Wilson. One of the most significant moments in the band’s history was being able to tour with Mark Schultz when he invited them on the “Broken and Beautiful” Tour in 20. At the recommendation of his pastor at the time, Weaver transferred to UM and enrolled in music focusing on voice. At the time he also belonged to a community college near to there. Front man Mike Weaver was working in the position of worship leader for a church in Pensacola. They came together when the band members all were enrolled at the University of Mobile. The contemporary Christian band were signed to Fervent Records in 2002. ![]() The group consists of members Mike Weaver, Jay Weaver, Joe Shirk, Jeremy Redmon, and Brian Beihl. Big Daddy Weave is a modern band of Christian musicians who originate from Mobile in Alabama. ![]()
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