The brothers formed the Whispers in Los Angeles with Nicholas Caldwell, Marcus Hutson, and Gordy Harmon in 1963. Harmon was replaced by Leaveil Degree in 1973. The began recording in the mid-1960s and found consistent success on Don Cornelius and Dick Griffey’s Soul Train label, but the group began to score hits in the late 1970s with Leon Sylvers-produced singles like “And the Beat Goes On” and “Olivia (Lost and Turned Out)” and 1980s hits like “It’s A Love Thing” and “Rock Steady.” Hutson died in 2000; Caldwell in 2016 and Harmon in 2023.

Along with their hits, The Whispers earned a reputation for their polished and entertaining live act; featuring the group’s distinct harmonies and choreography. They remained a top concert draw into the 2020s.

Questlove paid respects to Walter Scott upon the news of his passing.

“Love For Walter Scott of The Whispers,” Questo wrote on Instagram. “One of the most trusted voices in 70s soul music. He along [with] his twin Wallace ‘Scotty’ Scott rode the thin line of the common velvet smooth voice you were familiar with——like the talented uncle in the family….who btw could DUST you inna min w his dizzying blink & you lost him ‘squiggle gee doo dweedy’ scatlibs.”