Legendary R&B vocalist Walter Scott, co-founder of the beloved soul group The Whispers, has passed away at age 81. His death follows a brief illness that had recently kept him from performing.

Walter Scott’s smooth, distinctive vocals helped define The Whispers’ most iconic tracks. Their catalog is filled with beloved songs that remain staples of R&B radio and playlists to this day ...

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, 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 Jr., a founding member of the R&B group The Whispers, has died from cancer at age 81, PEOPLE can confirm. The Whispers is known for hits like "And the Beat Goes on" and "Rock Steady." ...

Walter is survived by his wife, Jan, two sons, three grandchildren and his brother Wallace. More from VIBE.com Gordy Harmon, Founding Member Of The Whispers, Dead At 79 ...

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 ...