Walter Scott, co-founder of The Whispers and voice behind hits like “And the Beat Goes On” and “Rock Steady,” has died at 81 after a battle with cancer, according to local reports.

Walter Scott of R&B group the Whispers dies at 81 Walter Scott performs with the Whispers during the Fool in Love Festival at Hollywood Park Grounds on August 31, 2024, in Inglewood.

Walter Scott, vocalist and co-founder of legendary R&B group The Whispers, has died at 81 following a six-month battle with cancer.

A founding member of the R&B group The Whispers has died. Walter Scott Jr. was 81 years old.

Scott was a founding member of legendary quintet The Whispers, and he was 81 years old at the time of his death. The news was confirmed by Desirae L. Benson, who works with the Whispers ...

Walter Scott Jr., a founding member of hit-making California R&B group the Whispers, has died. Scott, who sang on disco-funk hits like “And The Beat Goes On” and “Rock Steady,” had been ...

Walter Scott passed away recently at the age of 81 from a brief illness, as reported by Soul Music on June 26, 2025. He was a singer best known as the co-founder of the R&B and soul music/ dance ...

Walter Scott, a co-founding member of the R&B group the Whispers, has died, the Los Angeles Sentinel reports. Scott had been living with cancer for six months, and he died in the Northridge ...

The R&B world is in mourning after the announcement of the death of Walter Scott, a member of the soul group, The Whispers. According to SoulTracks, the co-founder of the group, who was battling ...

Walter Scott Jr. of The Whispers Dead at 81 After Battle With Cancer The R&B group's best-known hits include 'And the Beat Goes On' and 'Rock Steady'.

Walter Scott, who with his twin brother Wallace founded the Los Angeles-based R&B group the Whispers — a hit-making force in the 1970s and ‘80s with songs like “And the Beat Goes On ...