Walter Scott, co-lead singer of the legendary Whispers, has died. Scott was 81 years previous and had reportedly been battling most cancers for an undisclosed time frame. He fronted the long-running R&B group together with his twin brother, Wallace “Scotty” Scott.
“All of us are extremely heartbroken,” Desirae L. Benson, a consultant for The Whispers, shared in an announcement. “It’s with deep unhappiness that we affirm the passing of Walter Scott, beloved member of the legendary R&B group, The Whispers. His voice, presence, and contributions helped form a musical legacy that touched tens of millions. Walter’s influence on the business and within the hearts of followers won’t ever be forgotten. Memorial particulars will probably be shared at a later date. Sending love and lightweight to his household, mates, and all the tens of millions of followers all over the world. We misplaced a legend!”
The brothers fashioned the Whispers in Los Angeles with Nicholas Caldwell, Marcus Hutson, and Gordy Harmon in 1963. Harmon was changed by Leaveil Diploma in 1973. The started recording within the mid-Nineteen Sixties and located constant success on Don Cornelius and Dick Griffey’s Soul Prepare label, however the group started to attain hits within the late Seventies with Leon Sylvers-produced singles like “And the Beat Goes On” and “Olivia (Misplaced and Turned Out)” and Eighties hits like “It’s A Love Factor” and “Rock Regular.” Hutson died in 2000; Caldwell in 2016 and Harmon in 2023.
Together with their hits, The Whispers earned a fame for his or her polished and entertaining reside act; that includes the group’s distinct harmonies and choreography. They remained a high live performance draw into the 2020s.
Questlove paid respects to Walter Scott upon the information of his passing.
“Love For Walter Scott of The Whispers,” Questo wrote on Instagram. “One of the vital trusted voices in 70s soul music. He alongside [with] his twin Wallace ‘Scotty’ Scott rode the skinny line of the widespread velvet easy voice you have been conversant in——just like the proficient uncle within the household….who btw might DUST you inna min w his dizzying blink & you misplaced him ‘squiggle gee doo dweedy’ scatlibs.”