The Whispers

The Whispers

18 songs 7 albums

The Whispers are an American group from Los Angeles, California, who have scored hit records since the late 1960s. They are best known for their two number one R&B singles, “And the Beat Goes On” (1980) and “Rock Steady” (1987) and for being one of the world’s longest-running vocals groups.

The Whispers formed in 1963 in Watts, California. The original members included identical twin brothers Wallace and Walter Scott, along with Gordy Harmon, Marcus Hutson, and Nicholas Caldwell. As of 2021, the Scott brothers and Leaveil Degree are members of the group.

They have won numerous accolades and received countless awards, including multiple RIAA Platinum and Gold Albums. The group has been inducted into the The Official R&B Music Hall of Fame, The Soul Music Hall Of Fame and The Vocal Group Hall of Fame.