Lou Gossett is not widely recognized as a musical artist or band. He is most known for his work as an actor, particularly for his Academy Award-winning role in "An Officer and a Gentleman." However, he did release a self-titled R&B album in 1989 under the name "Lou Gossett," which demonstrated a smooth vocal style influenced by the popular R&B and soul music of the era. The album did not significantly impact the music industry and is a lesser-known aspect of Gossett's artistic career.