Age, Biography and Wiki
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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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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Clayton Love Height, Weight & Measurements
At 82 years old, Clayton Love height not available right now. We will update Clayton Love's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Clayton Love Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Clayton Love worth at the age of 82 years old? Clayton Love’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from United States. We have estimated Clayton Love's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
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Timeline
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.
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.
He began performing in Vicksburg clubs with his band, the Shufflers, before graduating in 1949.
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.
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.
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.
Love continued to perform during the blues revival scene of the 1980s and early 1990s.
The St. Louis Kings of Rhythm were officially appointed ambassadors for the City of St. Louis by Mayor Vincent Schoemehl in 1987.
In 1991, he recorded an album, Rockin' Eighty-Eights, with fellow piano players Johnnie Johnson and Jimmy Vaughn.
Love suffered a stroke on Thanksgiving of 2009, followed by a heart attack on Christmas.
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.
