Public recordCompiled from 13 credited sources · Updated Sep 27, 2026
The Whispers
Soul & R&B band from Watts, CA · formed 1963
- Accapella
- boogie
- contemporary r&b
- disco
- funk
- pop
- r&b
- smooth soul
- Shows on record
- 45
- Rooms played
- 42
- Cities
- 39
- Releases
- 34
- Last show
- Sep 11, 2026Saint Vitus Bar
About
The Whispers is a band from Watts, CA, formed in 1963, tagged Accapella, boogie, contemporary r&b by its sources. Shows on record run from 2010 to 2026, across 42 rooms in 39 cities.
- The Whispers formed in 1963 — MusicBrainz
- The Whispers is based in Watts, Los Angeles — MusicBrainz
- Wallace Scott: tenor vocals — MusicBrainz
- Walter Scott: tenor vocals — MusicBrainz
- Gordy Harmon: member (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Marcus Hutson: member (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Nicholas Caldwell: baritone vocals, tenor vocals (former member) — MusicBrainz
- The Whispers has 25 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 1969–2010 — MusicBrainz
- The Whispers is from Fresno , California , U.S. — Wikipedia
- The Whispers has 2 members: Wallace Scott, Leaveil Degree — Wikipedia
- The Whispers plays R&B — Wikipedia
- The Whispers plays soul — Wikipedia
- The Whispers plays disco — Wikipedia
- The Whispers has 446402 listeners on Last.fm — The Whispers on Last.fm
- The Whispers has released 10 recordings between 2018 and 2026 — The Whispers on Discogs
- The Whispers has 8 followers on Genius — The Whispers on Genius
- Twitter/X handle (per Genius): @thewhispers — The Whispers on Genius
- Country (per TheAudioDB): American — The Whispers on TheAudioDB
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
45 on record · Songkick| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2026 | Save Mart Center · FresnoSupportwith Barbara Mason, Lisa Lisa, Trish Toledo, +3 | Support | Barbara Mason, Lisa Lisa, Trish Toledo, +3 |
Shows per year
- 20102 shows
- 20121 show
- 20133 shows
- 20153 shows
- 20181 show
- 20201 show
- 20212 shows
- 20222 shows
- 20237 shows
- 20243 shows
- 202514 shows
- 20266 shows
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | Saint Vitus Bar · BrooklynSupportwith Terror, King Nine, LOVE SICK | Support | Terror, King Nine, LOVE SICK |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Annex, Winston-Salem Fairgrounds · Winston-SalemSupportwith Maze, Leela James | Support | Maze, Leela James |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Hard Rock Live - Northern Indiana · GaryHeadlinerwith Deniece Williams | Headliner | Deniece Williams |
| Jan 15, 2026 | First Unitarian Church · PhiladelphiaSupportwith End It, I Promised the World, Discontent | Support | End It, I Promised the World, Discontent |
| Jan 10, 2026 | Orlando Warehouse · OrlandoSupportwith Hatebreed, Merauder, Drain, +21 | Support | Hatebreed, Merauder, Drain, +21 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | The Mil, Cannery Hall · NashvilleSupportwith Sunami, Scowl, One Step Closer | Support | Sunami, Scowl, One Step Closer |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Knockdown Center · New York (NYC)Supportwith Sunami, Scowl, One Step Closer | Support | Sunami, Scowl, One Step Closer |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Union Transfer · PhiladelphiaSupportwith Sunami, Scowl, One Step Closer | Support | Sunami, Scowl, One Step Closer |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Royale Boston · BostonSupportwith Sunami, Scowl, One Step Closer | Support | Sunami, Scowl, One Step Closer |
| Nov 2, 2025 | The National · RichmondSupportwith Sunami, Scowl, Nuovo Testamento | Support | Sunami, Scowl, Nuovo Testamento |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Arrow · AllentownSupportwith Sunami, Scowl, Nuovo Testamento | Support | Sunami, Scowl, Nuovo Testamento |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Baltimore Soundstage · BaltimoreSupportwith Sunami, Scowl, Nuovo Testamento, +1 | Support | Sunami, Scowl, Nuovo Testamento, +1 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | The Underground · CharlotteSupportwith Sunami, Scowl, Nuovo Testamento | Support | Sunami, Scowl, Nuovo Testamento |
| Oct 28, 2025 | White Oak Music Hall - Downstairs · HoustonSupportwith Sunami, Scowl, Nuovo Testamento | Support | Sunami, Scowl, Nuovo Testamento |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Gothic Theatre · EnglewoodSupportwith Sunami, Scowl, Nuovo Testamento | Support | Sunami, Scowl, Nuovo Testamento |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Hollywood Palladium · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith Sunami, Scowl, Big Boy, +2 | Support | Sunami, Scowl, Big Boy, +2 |
| Oct 18, 2025 | 191 Toole · TucsonSupportwith Scowl, Velour, See It Through | Support | Scowl, Velour, See It Through |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Nile Theater · MesaSupportwith Sunami, Scowl | Support | Sunami, Scowl |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Regent Theater · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith Terror, Missing Link, Soul Blind, +1 | Support | Terror, Missing Link, Soul Blind, +1 |
| May 25, 2024 | Smoothie King Center · New OrleansSupportwith Frankie Beverly, Maze, The O'Jays | Support | Frankie Beverly, Maze, The O'Jays |
| Jan 20, 2024 | The Theater at Virgin Hotels · Las VegasSupportwith Brenton Wood, The Miracles, Thee Sinseers | Support | Brenton Wood, The Miracles, Thee Sinseers |
| Jan 13, 2024 | Toyota Arena · OntarioSupportwith Brenton Wood, Barbara Mason, Trish Toledo, +3 | Support | Brenton Wood, Barbara Mason, Trish Toledo, +3 |
| Nov 25, 2023 | The Venue at Horseshoe Casino · HammondHeadlinerwith Rose Royce | Headliner | Rose Royce |
| Sep 2, 2023 | Dell Music Center · PhiladelphiaHeadlinerwith Heatwave, Zapp, The Chi-Lites | Headliner | Heatwave, Zapp, The Chi-Lites |
| Feb 19, 2023 | Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena · Atlantic CityHeadlinerwith Heatwave, Bloodstone, The Stylistics | Headliner | Heatwave, Bloodstone, The Stylistics |
| Feb 18, 2023 | DAR Constitution Hall · WashingtonHeadlinerwith Heatwave, Bloodstone, The Stylistics | Headliner | Heatwave, Bloodstone, The Stylistics |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Fox Theatre · DetroitHeadlinerwith Heatwave, Bloodstone, The New Stylistics | Headliner | Heatwave, Bloodstone, The New Stylistics |
| Feb 10, 2023 | West Herr Auditorium Theatre · RochesterHeadlinerwith Howard Hewett, Heatwave | Headliner | Howard Hewett, Heatwave |
| Jan 27, 2023 | Greensboro Coliseum Complex · GreensboroSupportwith Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Kut Klose, Changing Faces, +8 | Support | Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Kut Klose, Changing Faces, +8 |
| Nov 26, 2022 | Stifel Theatre · St LouisHeadlinerwith Rose Royce, The Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston, The Legendary Intruders | Headliner | Rose Royce, The Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston, The Legendary Intruders |
| Feb 5, 2022 | SAP Center at San Jose · San JoseSupportwith Keith Sweat, Mayer Hawthorne, Ginuwine, +6 | Support | Keith Sweat, Mayer Hawthorne, Ginuwine, +6 |
| Nov 27, 2021 | Stifel Theatre · St LouisHeadlinerwith Russell Thompkins Jr. & the New Stylistics, The Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston, Enchantment, +1 | Headliner | Russell Thompkins Jr. & the New Stylistics, The Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston, Enchantment, +1 |
| Sep 3, 2021 | Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater · MiramarHeadlinerwith Deniece Williams, The Stylistics | Headliner | Deniece Williams, The Stylistics |
| Jan 25, 2020 | The Pasadena Civic · PasadenaHeadlinerwith Loose Ends, Angela Winbush | Headliner | Loose Ends, Angela Winbush |
| Sep 2, 2018 | Dell Music Center · PhiladelphiaSupportwith Maze, Frankie Beverly, Blue Magic | Support | Maze, Frankie Beverly, Blue Magic |
| Nov 13, 2015 | O2 Apollo Manchester · ManchesterSupportwith Patti Labelle, Meli'sa Morgan | Support | Patti Labelle, Meli'sa Morgan |
| Aug 15, 2015 | Parade Park · Kansas CityHeadlinerwith One Way, Rose Royce, Tony Toni Tone, +1 | Headliner | One Way, Rose Royce, Tony Toni Tone, +1 |
| Aug 2, 2015 | Dell Music Center · PhiladelphiaSupportwith Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Maze, Frankie Beverly | Support | Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Maze, Frankie Beverly |
| Nov 16, 2013 | Veterans Memorial Auditorium · ColumbusSupportwith Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Maze, Frankie Beverly | Support | Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Maze, Frankie Beverly |
| Nov 10, 2013 | Valley View Casino Center · San DiegoSupportwith Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Howard Hewett, Maze, +1 | Support | Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Howard Hewett, Maze, +1 |
| Aug 11, 2013 | Rainbow Lagoon Park · Long BeachSupportwith Gladys Knight the O'jays, Stanley Clarke, Everette Harp, +2 | Support | Gladys Knight the O'jays, Stanley Clarke, Everette Harp, +2 |
| Mar 31, 2012 | Macon Centreplex · MaconSupportwith Frankie Beverly, Maze, Tank | Support | Frankie Beverly, Maze, Tank |
| Nov 21, 2010 | Landers Center · SouthavenSupportwith Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Keith Sweat, Maze, +1 | Support | Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Keith Sweat, Maze, +1 |
| Sep 21, 2010 | Middle East - Upstairs · CambridgeSupportwith Reks, Sea Wolf, Moe Pope, +6 | Support | Reks, Sea Wolf, Moe Pope, +6 |
Where they play
42 rooms in 39 citiesRooms played most
- Dell Music Center · Philadelphia3 shows
- Stifel Theatre · St Louis2 shows
- 191 Toole · Tucson1 show
- Annex, Winston-Salem Fairgrounds · Winston-Salem1 show
- Arrow · Allentown1 show
Cities played
- Philadelphia5 shows
- Los Angeles (LA)2 shows
- St Louis2 shows
- Allentown1 show
- Atlantic City1 show
and 34 other cities
Releases
34 releases, 1969–2026The Whispers' 60th Anniversary
2026
Greatest Hits
2024
Greatest Slow Jams Volume Two
2024
Greatest Slow Jams Volume One
2024
The Dore Singles
2022
The Definitive Collection 1972-1987
2021
How Long
2020
One For The Money / Open Up Your Love / Headlights
2018
Whisper In Your Ear / The Whispers / Imagination
2018
Christmas With the Whispers
2010 · Album
Thankful
2009 · Album
The Mellow Side
2009 · Album
For Your Ears Only
2006 · Album
Song Book, Volume 1: The Songs of Babyface
1997 · Album
Toast to the Ladies
1995 · Album
Christmas Moments
1994 · Album
More of the Night
1990 · Album
Vintage
1989 · Album
Just Gets Better With Time
1987 · Album
So Good
1984 · Album
Love for Love
1983 · Album
Love Is Where You Find It
1981 · Album
This Kind of Lovin'
1981 · Album
Imagination
1980 · Album
Happy Holidays to You
1979 · Album
The Whispers
1979 · Album
Whisper in Your Ear
1979 · Album
Headlights
1978 · Album
Open Up Your Love
1977 · Album
One for the Money
1976 · Album
Bingo
1974 · Album
Life and Breath
1972 · Album
The Whispers' Love Story
1972 · Album
Planets of Life
1969 · Album
Lineup
- Wallace Scott · tenor vocals
- Walter Scott · tenor vocals
Former
- Gordy Harmon
- Marcus Hutson
- Nicholas Caldwell · baritone vocals, tenor vocals
Airplay
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Wikipedia | Artist facts |
| The Whispers on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| The Whispers on Discogs | Artist facts |
| The Whispers on Genius | Artist facts |
| The Whispers on TheAudioDB | Artist facts |
| KEXP | Airplay |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| TheAudioDB | Photos, Logo |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Genius | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Wikidata | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.