MAIN INGREDIENTS

The group was formed in Harlem, New York in 1964 as a trio called the Poets, composed of lead singer Donald McPherson, Luther Simmons, Jr., and Panama (born Tony Silvester). In 1966 they changed their name to The Main Ingredient.

Hits over the years have included You've Been My Inspiration, I'm So Proud, Spinning Around (I Must Be Falling in Love) and Black Seeds Keep on Growing.

When McPherson died, Cuba Gooding, Sr. took over as lead singer. Silvester and Simmons re-formed the Main Ingredient in 1999 with new lead singer Carlton Blount; this line-up recorded Pure Magic in 2001. Silvester died after a six-year struggle with multiple myeloma on November 27, 2006, at the age of 65. Coming to SA are Cuba Gooding Sr (singer), Larry Moore (singer), George Stanley Sr. (singer) with band members Ronald Henderson (guitar), Gregory Henderson (drums), Gaye Rutherford (guitar), Harvey Perry (keyboards), Robin Leonard (keyboards) and Thomas Ware (bass).

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