12 Facts About Clayton Love

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clayton Love later became an administrator at Vashon High School.

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

In 1986 and 1987, Clayton 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.

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

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

Clayton Love 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.