Don Cornelius - Wikipedia
Donald Cortez Cornelius (September 27, 1936 – February 1, 2012) was an American television show host and producer widely known as the creator of the nationally syndicated dance and music show Soul Train, which he hosted from 1970 until 1993. Cornelius sold the show to MadVision Entertainment in 2008.
Soul Train - Wikipedia
Shemar Moore hosted Soul Train from 2000 to 2003. Don Cornelius stopped hosting after 22 seasons (1971–1993), though he remained the show's main creative force from behind the scenes. [1] . The following fall, Soul Train began using celebrity hosts until comedian Mystro Clark took over as the host in 1997.
'Soul Train' host Don Cornelius dead of suicide - TODAY
Feb 1, 2012 · "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, Television, Chicago, & Biography - Britannica
Nov 29, 2024 · Don Cornelius (born September 27, 1936, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died February 1, 2012, Los Angeles, California) was an American television host and producer best known for creating, producing, and hosting the music and dance television show Soul Train (1970–2006).
Don Cornelius' Suicide Reveals Troubled Life of 'Soul Train' …
Feb 1, 2012 · Cornelius created "Soul Train" and hosted the show in national syndication from 1971 to 1993. It was the first real venue on American TV for soul music, and as the show's writer, producer, and emcee, Cornelius played a vital role in bringing stars like James Brown, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson to a wider audience.
Fans Mourn 'Soul Train' Host, Don Cornelius Was 75 - NPR
Feb 2, 2012 · Music fans are remembering Don Cornelius, host of "Soul Train." He died in Los Angeles yesterday, an apparent suicide at age 75. Cornelius was famous for his impeccable clothes, his afro and...
Soul Train | TV Show, Host, & Facts | Britannica
Soul Train, American music variety television show, the first to prominently feature African American musical acts and dancers. Broadcast nationally from 1971 to 2006, it was one of the longest-running syndicated programs in American television history.
‘Soul Train’ host Don Cornelius dead of suicide
Feb 2, 2012 · "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' host Don Cornelius dead of suicide - TODAY
Feb 1, 2012 · Don Cornelius, the silken-voiced host of "Soul Train" who helped break down racial barriers and broaden the reach of black culture with funky music, groovy dance steps and cutting-edge style,...
The Sad 2012 Death Of Don Cornelius - Grunge
Nov 28, 2023 · In 1982, Don Cornelius underwent an operation that would change his life forever. The "Soul Train" host was suffering from a congenital brain condition that required medical intervention to fix malformed blood vessels.