Walter Scott passed away at age 81 after battling cancer for six months. The Los Angeles Sentinel reported his death occurred at his home near Northridge. Scott helped create the famous R&B group The Whispers during the early 1960s. His twin brother Wallace Scott joined him as a founding member of the band. The group also featured Nicholas Caldwell, Marcus Hutson and Gordy Harmon.
The Whispers released their first songs through Doré Records back during 1964. Their debut album Planets of Life came out five years later on Soul Clock Records. The band struggled to find major success for more than a decade. Everything changed when they signed with Dick Griffey's SOLAR Records. Their popularity exploded during the late 1970s across America.
The group's 1979 album became their biggest breakthrough release. Radio stations played their hit song And the Beat Goes On constantly. The track became their most famous recording ever made. Later albums like Imagination and Love Is Where You Find It kept them popular. Their 1987 release Just Gets Better With Time proved they could still make great music.
The Whispers became stars across soul, R&B and disco music scenes. Scott and his bandmates influenced many other musicians over the decades. Their smooth sound attracted fans from different generations. The group remained active performers until recent years. Scott leaves behind a lasting musical legacy.
The Whispers released their first songs through Doré Records back during 1964. Their debut album Planets of Life came out five years later on Soul Clock Records. The band struggled to find major success for more than a decade. Everything changed when they signed with Dick Griffey's SOLAR Records. Their popularity exploded during the late 1970s across America.
The group's 1979 album became their biggest breakthrough release. Radio stations played their hit song And the Beat Goes On constantly. The track became their most famous recording ever made. Later albums like Imagination and Love Is Where You Find It kept them popular. Their 1987 release Just Gets Better With Time proved they could still make great music.
The Whispers became stars across soul, R&B and disco music scenes. Scott and his bandmates influenced many other musicians over the decades. Their smooth sound attracted fans from different generations. The group remained active performers until recent years. Scott leaves behind a lasting musical legacy.
