Donald McPherson was the founding lead singer of R&B vocal trio, the Main Ingredient. Formed in 1964, the group scored a few top 40 R&B hits during the late ’60s. Suddenly taken ill with leukemia, Donald died just days short of his 30th birthday in 1971. He was replaced by Cuba Gooding, Sr. who sang lead on such later hits as “Everybody Plays The Fool.”
born. July 9, 1941 – died. July 3, 1971