Soul - funk group Led by Bert DeCoteaux They have released 13 albums. The original line-up comprised Donald McPherson . Later in 1970 they finally renamed into "The Main Ingredient". Cuba Gooding replaced Donald McPherson in 1971, but left the band in 1978 for a solo career.
The bands modest US hits include: "Everybody Plays the Fool" and "Just Dont Want to Be Lonely".
The trios vocalist Cuba Gooding is the father of actors Cuba Gooding Jr. and Omar Gooding.
