Billy Scott (October 5, 1942 – November 17, 2012) was an American R&B singer, who was lead vocalist for the group The Prophets, later known as "The Georgia Prophets", and eventually "Billy Scott & The Party Prophets". He was known for Beach music hits such as "I Got the Fever", "California" and "My Kind of Girl".WBTV, Nov. 20, 2012, Updated: Dec. 20, 2012 - Beach Music legend Billy Scott has died By David Whisenant
Background Billy Scott was born in 1942 as Peter Pendleton in Huntington, West Virginia.
In 1995 Billy and DJ Curtiss Carpenter formed the CAMMYS (Carolina Magical Music years) which today is known as the Carolina Beach Music Awards. The first in 1995 was held at the then Holiday Inn in Salisbury, North Carolina; the next two years were in Charlotte before it moved to its permanent home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Before forming The Prophets in 1965, he sang with various groups while in the Army, and after he was discharged in 1964 took the stage name "Billy Scott".
Billy Scott was the 1982 Male Single Artist of the Year at the Beach Music Awards.Mix, July 1984 Volume Eight Number Seven - Page 12 SESSIONS, SOUTHEAST
Scott was the Chairman of the Beach Music Association International.WBTV, Nov. 20, 2012, Updated: Dec. 20, 2012 - Beach Music legend Billy Scott has died By David Whisenant Career In 1968, he gained his first gold record for the song "I Got the Fever".
In the 1970s, he and his band recorded a number of songs in the beach music genre, a regional variant of R&B. Scott was a regular guest on the Jerry Peeler Beach Show on WANS radio in Anderson, South Carolina.
It was reported in the July 1982 issue of Mix that Billy Scott was in New River Studios in Fort Lauderdale working on his single which would be his second release on Lamon Records.Mix, July 1984 Volume Eight Number Seven - Page 12 SESSIONS, SOUTHEAST
Billy Scott & the Prophets recorded the single, "My Kind of Girl" bw "All Aboard Too" which was released on Ruby Jude in 2000.The Prophets - The Party Prophets, Billy Scott Discography 1966-2006 45 rpm Singles, Albums And CDs It was a hit and it won Song of the Year and Ballad of the Year, and Scott also took home the 2001 Male Vocalist of the Year award.Mountain Times, Jun 21, 2012 Updated Aug 14, 2014 - Billy Scott & The Party Prophets play Banner Elk It was a number one hit on the Rhythm 'n' Beach Top 40 Chart during its 21-week run.Mountain Times, Jul 28, 2011 Updated Aug 14, 2014 - Billy Scott & The Party Prophets in Banner Elk Aug. 4
He also was a back up singer on Mariah Carey’s 1990 debut performance showcase by CBS and Sony.
Later life and death In 2006, Billy Scott released his final album and on Saturday November 17, 2012, he died of pancreatic and liver cancer at his home in Charlotte, North Carolina.
References
External links Official Website Discogs - Billy Scott RH52210 channel, Nov 13, 2013 - Billy Scott: Carolina Beach Music Awards Tribute Video Yousoulme Cbwasa channel, Apr 5, 2024 - Billy Scott And The Georgia Prophets So Glad You Happened To Me (audio)