Bobby Scott

Versatile American Musician and Songwriter

American musician, bandleader, producer and songwriter (born January 29, 1937 in Mount Pleasant, New York - died November 05, 1990 in New York City, New York (cancer). A pianist, vibraphonist, and singer, he could also play the accordion, cello, clarinet, and double bass. As a bandleader, he did sessions for Verve, ABC-Paramount, Bethlehem, and Musicmasters. As a songwriter, he won a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition for the song "A Taste of Honey" which he co-wrote with Ric Marlow. He also co-wrote the song "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" with Bob Russell. Often associated with the publisher T. M. Music, Inc..