Overview

• Walter Scott died on June 26 after a six-month battle with cancer.
• He passed away in Northridge, California, surrounded by his wife Jan, two sons, three grandchildren and twin brother Wallace.
• Scott co-founded the Whispers in 1963 and helped define their smooth harmonies and danceable R&B sound.
• The group scored No. 1 R&B hits with “And the Beat Goes On” in 1980 and “Rock Steady” in 1987, charting 15 top-10 singles over four decades.
• Tributes from fans and artists including Questlove have poured in; his promotional team says memorial service details will be announced soon.