Don Cornelius dies, leaves 'Soul Train' legacy of music and culture Don Cornelius, the creator and host of the iconic show 'Soul Train' died on Tuesday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. As Matt Schudel reported : Don Cornelius, creator and host of "Soul Train," a milestone in television programming that introduced generations of viewers to new music and dance trends emerging from black America, died Feb. 1 of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Los Angeles ... Don Cornelius took 'Soul Train' on pioneering trip FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK In an era when Beyonce and Jay-Z are music royalty, when Barack Obama is the nation's chief executive, and when black stars in the cast of a TV show are commonplace, it may be hard to grasp the magnitude of what Don Cornelius created once he got his "Soul Train" rolling. Yes, the syndicated series delivered the music of Earth Wind & Fire, the Jacksons ... 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' creator Don Cornelius commits suicide at 75 (video) LOS ANGELES — 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 early Wednesday of an apparent suicide. He was 75. 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.' Don Cornelius, 'Soul Train' Creator, Is Dead Mr. Cornelius was the smooth-voiced television host who brought black music and culture into America's living rooms when he created the dance show "Soul Train." Cornelius took 'Soul Train' on pioneering trip NEW YORK – In an era when Beyonce and Jay-Z are music royalty, when Barack Obama is the country's chief executive, and when black stars in the cast of a TV show are commonplace, it may be hard to grasp the magnitude of what Don Cornelius created once he got his "Soul Train" rolling. Don Cornelius, 'Soul Train' originator and entertainment pioneer, dead at 75 For the man who brought the soul to mainstream America every Saturday morning, the "hippest trip" is over. 'Soul Train' Founder Don Cornelius Found Dead Don Cornelius, the founder of the "Soul Train" television show, was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to... '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 ...
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