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Clayton Love was born on 16 November, 1927 in Mattson, Mississippi, U.S., is an American pianist (1927–2010). Discover Clayton Love's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 82 years old?

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Occupation Singer, musician, bandleader
Age 82 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 16 November 1927
Birthday 16 November
Birthplace Mattson, Mississippi, U.S.
Date of death 28 February, 2010
Died Place St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Nationality United States

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1927

Clayton D. Love Jr. (November 16, 1927 – February 28, 2010) was an American blues pianist, who led his own band, the Shufflers, in the early 1950s.

He was later a vocalist in Ike Turner's band, the Kings of Rhythm.

Love was born in Mattson, Mississippi, and grew up in Clarksdale.

While in high school, he studied trombone under Consuella Carter.

He was also taught band theory and techniques by Dr. E. G. Mason.

1944

At the age of sixteen, he lied about his age to enlist in the US Navy during World War II in 1944.

He was sent to Camp Shoemaker in Dublin, California, the Philippines, and Guam where he developed his piano skills.

After his discharge he studied as a pre-med at Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College near Vicksburg.

1949

He began performing in Vicksburg clubs with his band, the Shufflers, before graduating in 1949.

1950

In the mid-1950s he moved to St. Louis and joined Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm, singing lead vocals on the tracks "Do You Mean It," "She Made My Blood Run Cold," and "The Big Question," released on Federal Records.

He also recorded under his own name for the local Bobbin record label, backed by a band led by bass player Roosevelt Marks.

Love later played on his own and for the sharpies, then he went back to college.

1951

His cousin, bandleader Earl Reed, recommended him to the owner of Trumpet Records, Lillian McMurry, and he first recorded for the label in 1951.

The next year he began recording for the Aladdin label, with Raymond Hill's band, and over the following years also recorded for the Modern and Groove labels.

1972

He received a master's degree from Saint Louis University in 1972, then taught elementary school in the St. Louis public school system.

He later became an administrator at Vashon High School.

1980

Love continued to perform during the blues revival scene of the 1980s and early 1990s.

1986

In 1986 and 1987, Love toured Europe with former members of the Kings of Rhythm, Jimmy Hinds, Billy Gayles, Erskine Oglesby, Stacy Johnson, Oliver Sain and former Ikette Robbie Montgomery, as part of the St. Louis Kings of Rhythm.

1987

The St. Louis Kings of Rhythm were officially appointed ambassadors for the City of St. Louis by Mayor Vincent Schoemehl in 1987.

1991

In 1991, he recorded an album, Rockin' Eighty-Eights, with fellow piano players Johnnie Johnson and Jimmy Vaughn.

2009

Love suffered a stroke on Thanksgiving of 2009, followed by a heart attack on Christmas.

2010

He died in hospice care on February 28, 2010, after having been ill for some years with arthritis and dementia.

He was survived by his wife Joyce Love; son Greyling Love; daughters Cheryl Love, Joann Johnson, Gail Love and Mia Love; sister Mildred Chavers; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.