Walter C. Scott Jr., The singer and co -founder of the R&B group the Whispers – with his identical twin brother Wallace Scott “Scotty” – died, said Scott in a press release obtained by The Hollywood Reporter. He was 81 years old.
Walter died Thursday after a six -month battle against cancer and was surrounded by his family in Northridge, California, THR learned.
The musician was known for the songs “and the rhythm continues,” Stable rock “(which struck No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100),” It’s a thing of love “,” Lady, “Love is where you will find it” and “Love at It Best”. He worked with record companies, notably Soul Train Records, Solar Records and Capital Records.
Born in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1944, Scott then moved to Los Angeles. He and Wallace formed the whispers in 1963 with the members Nicholas Caldwell, Marcus Hutson and Gordy Harmon. Walter was then drafted to serve in the Vietnam War, but he returned to the whispers in 1969.
They obtained 15 R&B single singles and two of the eight R & B TOP-10 albums, Whispers And Love is where you find itHit No. 1. They also landed five gold albums and two plate.
Desirae Lee Benson-Brockington, who worked with the whispers as a publicist, shared his condolences on Facebook. “I had the honor to testify closely the power of the art, humility and grace of Walter. Her contribution to music, culture and the heart of so many people will never be forgotten, “she wrote. “Walter was more than an interpreter – he was part of a movement that brought songs of love, harmony and timeless to generations. His heritage will continue to live through each note, each word and each fan he touched.”
Walter is survived by his wife, Jan, two sons and three grandchildren.
