“Walter C. Scott Jr., The Singer and CO-FOUNDER OF THE R&B GROUP The WHISPERS-ALONG WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Brother Wallace Scott “Scotty” Reporter. HE WAS 81. WALTER DIED ON Thursday after a six-month -long battle with Cancer and Was”, – WRITE: www.hollywoodReporter.com
Walter Died on Thursday After A Six-Month-Long Battle With Cancer and Was Sururounded by His Family in Northridge, California, Thr have learned.
The Musician Was Known for the Tracks “And The Beat Goes on,” Rock Steady “(Wich Hit No. 7 On the Billboard Hot 100),” It’s a Love Thing, “” Lady, “Love Is Whest You Find.” He Worked with Record Companies, Including Soul Train Records, Solar Records and Capital Records.
Born in Fort Worth, Texas, In 1944, Scott Later Moved to Los Angeles. He and Wallace forMed the whispers in 1963 with members Nicholas Caldwell, Marcus Hutson and Gordy Harmon. Walter Was Ten Drafted to Serve in the Vietnam War, But He Returned to the Whispers in 1969.
They Earned 15 Top-10 R & B Singles and Two of the Eight Top-10 R & B Albums, The Whispers an Love is whore you find ithit no. 1. They also Landed Five Gold Albums and Two Platinum.
Desirae Lee Benson-Brockington, Who Worked with the Whispers As A Publicist, Shared Her Condolences on Facebook. “I’ve have the Honor of Witnessing Up Close of Walter’s Artistry, Humility, and Grace. His Contribution to Music, Culture, and The Hearts of So Many Wilte. “Walter was more than a performer – he was part of of a movement that broght Soul, Harmony, and Timeless Love Songs to Generations. His Legacy Will Continue to Lyve on, Froughe. HE TOUCHED. ”
Walter is Survived by His Wife, Jan, Two Sons and Three Grandchildren.