Lillian Walker

American Pop Soul singer. Member of the vocal group The Exciters. Born: March 5, 1944 in Jamaica, New York. Died February 5, 2023. Lillian Walker-Moss was a member of the early 60's pop/soul group The Exciters. They are best known for their #4 Billboard hit Tell Him. This popular group originated in Jamaica, Queens - New York and was originally called The Masterettes. Lillian's fellow members were high school friends: Brenda Reid, Carol Johnson and Sylvia Wilbur. Sylvia left soon after and was replace with Herb Rooney. They began achieving local popularity in Brooklyn, Long Island and New Jersey through consistent gigging in talent shows and various teen clubs. After producing a few small label 45 records they got the opportunity to audition for Leiber and Stoller. Having passed the audition, they cut Tell Him shortly thereafter. It was a smash hit and Lillian and her group were suddenly local stars.