'Soul Train's' Don Cornelius remembered by friends, colleagues, fans '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. Soul Train creator Don Cornelius made an impact far beyond black America By Eric Deggans, Times TV/Media Critic Wednesday, February 1, 2012 When I watched Soul Train host Don Cornelius back in the 1970s, I didn't see a pro-black entrepreneur who would become the African-American Dick Clark. I saw my dad. And his entire generation. Filled with a passion for African-American culture and giddy with the recent success of the civil rights movement, these were men ready to ... 'Soul Train' icon Don Cornelius changed the beat of the nation 'Soul Train' creator, Don Cornelius, took the pulse of black culture and broadcast it into living rooms across the nation. Before Facebook and Twitter, he connected a generation of teens. Soul Train host Don Cornelius found dead Don Cornelius, the host of TV show Soul Train who helped break down racial barriers in America has been found dead. 'Soul Train' legend remembered as 'pioneer' As news spread that "Soul Train" legend Don Cornelius died Wednesday morning of a gunshot wound at the age of 75, fans and friends took to Twitter to express their grief in a stream of condolences that continued Thursday. Don Cornelius remembered: Kenneth Gamble touts 'Soul Train' pride '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' host Don Cornelius dead of suicide Don Cornelius, who with the creation of "Soul Train" helped break down racial barriers and broaden the reach of black culture with funky music, groovy dance steps and cutting edge style, died ... "Soul Train" creator Don Cornelius commits suicide LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Don Cornelius, creator of the iconic TV music and dance show "Soul Train" that helped introduce Americans to black pop culture, died on Wednesday after shooting himself in the head, Los Angeles officials said. Police found the body of Cornelius, 75, at his house in the wealthy, hillside area of Los Angeles called Sherman Oaks at around 4 a.m on Wednesday. He was later ... 'Soul Train' host Don Cornelius remembered for bringing black culture to masses LOS ANGELES, Calif. - "Soul Train" host Don Cornelius was the arbiter of cool, a brilliant TV showman who used his purring, baritone voice to seduce mainstream America into embracing black music and artists. 'Soul Train' founder dead Don Cornelius, the founder of "Soul Train," has been found dead of a gun shot wound in Los Angeles, the coroner said.
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