The R&B world is in mourning after the announcement of the loss of life of Walter Scott, a member of the soul group, The Whispers.
In accordance with SoulTracks, the co-founder of the group, who was battling most cancers, died on the age of 81. The passing was confirmed by Desirae L. Benson, who works with the Whispers promotional group.
“All of us are extremely heartbroken. It’s with deep unhappiness that we affirm the passing of Walter Scott, beloved member of the legendary R&B group The Whispers,” she stated in a written assertion. “His voice, presence, and contributions helped form a musical legacy that touched tens of millions. Walter’s impression on the business and within the hearts of followers won’t ever be forgotten. Memorial particulars might be shared at a later date. Sending love and lightweight to his household, buddies, and the entire tens of millions of followers around the globe. We misplaced a legend!“
We’re devastated to cross on the information of the passing of the nice Walter Scott of The Whispers. https://t.co/jwhyLjyBYy pic.twitter.com/XEVY7HzCZ6
— soultracks (@soultrackscom) June 27, 2025
Scott had been ailing with most cancers over the previous six months. He began the group together with his twin brother, Wallace (Scotty) Scott, together with members Nicholas Caldwell, Marcus Hutson, and Gordy Harmon, who was later changed within the group by Leaveil Diploma (who was as soon as a member of the R&B group The Associates of Distinction). The group was began in 1963, however they achieved their biggest success in 1979, after releasing “And the Beat Goes On,” their first primary hit. The music catapulted their self-titled album, The Whispers, to platinum standing when it bought over 4 million items. The venture additionally produced a quantity three hit, “Woman.”
The group adopted up with the hit, “It’s a Love Thang,” producing a music that peaked at quantity two in 1981. Their subsequent primary music, and arguably one of many group’s finest songs, “Rock Regular,” produced by famed R&B producers L.A. and Babyface, was launched in 1987.
Walter leaves behind his spouse Jan, two sons, and three grandchildren.
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