Preston Love was one of the most respected alto saxophonists of his time. When he was young, he played with the Count Basie Band. The Preston Love Orchestra was the top orchestra in the Midwest for several years before he moved to California in 1962. While in California, he became a top studio woodwind player and made countless recordings and television shows with big name artists. As a leader of the West Coast Motown Orchestra, Preston was the regular band leader for the following: The Supremes, The Temptations, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin and others too numerous to mention.

Prompted by his love for Omaha and the Midwest, Preston returned to live in Omaha. He performed with three of his children, worked as advertising director of the Omaha Star, wrote a music column aptly entitled "Love Notes", and lectured, recorded, and toured. His many accolades include an honorary doctorate from Creighton University.

Preston died in February of 2004 at age 82. He is survived by his wife, Betty, and their four children.