Blues Artists

Willie Love (1906-1953) was a pianist based in Jackson, Mississippi. He is best known for his association with Sonny Boy Williamson II.

Here is a video on the Mississippi Blues Travellers channel on Rumble featuring the recordings Willie Love made for Trumpet Records in 1951 and 1953:

Willie Love’s recording of Nelson Street Blues is mentioned on the Mississippi Blues Trail marker for Nelson Street in Greenville, Mississippi.

Mississippi Blues Trail marker for Nelson Street, Greenville, Mississippi
Mississippi Blues Trail marker for Nelson Street, Greenville, Mississippi

Willie Love recorded for Trumpet Records in Jackson, Mississippi.

The former location of Trumpet Records, Farish Street, Jackson, Mississippi
The former location of Trumpet Records, Farish Street, Jackson, Mississippi

Here are some links with more information on Willie Love:

Willie Love is buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Jackson, Mississippi.

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