Don Cornelius

'Soul Train': Don Cornelius, who died of an apparent suicide, helped define soul music in the 1970s, and helped prepare America for the rise of hip hop....

Don Cornelius: Don Cornelius was a visionary whose "Soul Train" raised the mirror to black Americans. "Soul Train" said, "Black is beautiful," says producer and "Roots" drummer Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson....

Earvin "Magic" Johnson, chairman of Soul Train Holdings, said in a statement: "Don Cornelius was a pioneer, an innovator, and a trailblazer. He was the first African-American to create, produce, host and more importantly OWN his own television show. 'Soul...

"Soul Train" chief says Don Cornelius gave no signs of trouble prior to his apparent suicide....

The world was shocked and saddened today to hear of the passing of legendary and influential Soul Train creator, executive producer and host (for 22 of its 35 seasons) Don Cornelius, who was found in his Los Angeles home dead of a gunshot wound in what...

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'Soul Train' creator Don Cornelius was 'an American icon,' says veteran R&B and soul songwriter and producer Kenneth Gamble. Gamble and his partner LEon Huff were close associates and big fans of Don Cornelius and 'Soul Train.'...

'Soul Train' creator Don Cornelius is remembered by veteran musician and educator Patrice Rushen. "If you were on ‘Soul Train,’ it could make the difference between a few thousand people hearing you on the radio to millions seeing you at one...

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'Soul Train' creator and host Don Cornelius is being remembered by many who knew or admired him. Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Earvin "Magic" Johnson are among those who have issued statements remembering Don Cornelius....