Overview

• Walter Scott passed away on June 26 in Northridge, California, at age 81 following a six-month fight with cancer.
• He and his identical twin Wallace co-founded The Whispers in Watts, California, in 1963 and remained at the group's forefront for more than six decades.
• The Whispers achieved their greatest commercial success in the late 1970s and 1980s with No. 1 hits like “And the Beat Goes On” and “Rock Steady.”
• The group was inducted into the National Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame in 2014 in recognition of its enduring influence on soul and R&B music.
• Scott is survived by his wife Jan, two sons, three grandchildren and his brother Wallace, and memorial arrangements will be announced at a later date.