Walter Ward (singer)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Walter Ward (born August 28, 1940 in Jackson, Mississippi — died December 11, 2006 in Northridge, California) was a R&B singer and lead vocalist of The Olympics.
Ward began singing professionally as a child in Mississippi with his father and three uncles in a gospel group known as The Ward Brothers.
Ward's family moved to Los Angeles in the 1950s. In 1954, when he was attending Centinela High School in Inglewood, California, Ward and his cousin Eddie Lewis formed a group known as The Challengers. After winning a number of talent shows, Ward and Lewis were approached by another singing duo who asked to join their group. The new quartet became The Olympics.
Ward's last performance with The Olympics was on November 12, 2006, at a Doo-Wop Spectacular on Long Island, New York.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Walter Ward, 66; lead singer of group the Olympics, who did 'Western Movies'. Los Angeles Times (16 December 2006). Retrieved on 2006-12-16.
  This article about a United States rhythm and blues singer is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
