'My Land is Kenya' hitmaker Roger Whittaker sadly passes away
Roger Whittaker, a white man from England who was born in Kenya in 1936 during that time under British colonial rule, died at the age of 87.
- • During his career, Whittaker earned more than 250 silver, gold, and platinum awards. He was part of the successful British team that won the annual Knokke Music Festival in Belgium.
- • Whittaker is best known for his version of "Wind Beneath My Wings" (1982), as well as his songs "Durham Town (The Leavin')" (1969) and "I Don't Believe in If Anymore" (1970).