Wayne Jackson (left) and Andrew Love (right)

Tom Johnston has written the following piece on the recent passing of Andrew Love of the Memphis Horns:

Andrew Love and Wayne Jackson are part of of our history (What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits and Takin It To The Streets) and they played on more hits for Stax Volt, Atlantic and Warner Brothers than I can count. From Otis Redding and Al Green, to Sam and Dave, Aretha Franklin, Albert King, Isaac Hayes, Rufus and Carla Thomas, Johnny Taylor, and Eddie Floyd. In other words, some of the top R&B songs and players of all time. A host of people in the rock world had them play on their records as well, and fortunately we were one of the lucky bands they worked with both in the studio and on the road.

Andrew was a great guy, incredible player and family man, and it was a privilege to know and work with him. He will be missed.

-Tom Johnston

Wayne Jackson has also written the following obituary:

The Passing of Andrew Love April 12, 2012…What can I say about my best friend, Andrew Love? He was the best man I knew. He was a great husband and father. He was a fabulous musician, and he left behind for us a wealth of recorded saxophone so we can continue to be amazed by him. How fortuitous of God to have put the two of us together. The first time I heard Andrew play was at the Manhattan Club with the Willie Mitchell band. I knew we would be perfect together. He had a big tone, and I had a big tone. And I knew that they would blend in the the most natural, beautiful way. We loved to laugh together. We laughed and traveled all over the world together making records with artists of all genres. Andrew and I knew we were blessed beyond most people. We got to do what we loved everyday and share our unique gifts. It all paid off this year with The Memphis Horns receiving the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

I will miss him.

-Wayne Jackson

The LA Times has also posted an obituary for Andrew Love. Read it here.