The Main Ingredient

American soul and R&B group

The Main Ingredient is an American soul and R&B group best known for their 1972 hit song, "Everybody Plays the Fool".

The Main Ingredient
The Main Ingredient in 2008
The Main Ingredient in 2008
Background information
OriginHarlem, New York City
GenresSoul, R&B, funk
Years active1964-2016
LabelsRed Bird Records (1964)
RCA Records (1970 - present)
Polydor Records (1989)
Magnatar (2001)
Kent Soul (2007 - present)
MembersGeorge Staley, Sr.
Larry Moore
Cuba Gooding, Sr.
Past member(s)Luther Simmons
Donald McPherson (dead)
Carl Tompkins
Tony "Panama" Silvester (dead)
Jerome Jackson