Chicago native and visionary creator of Soul Train, Don Cornelius, is dead of an apparent suicide. We talk with his close friend and legendary Chicago radio personality, Herb Kent, about the Cornelius legacy on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm.
Check out the following videos to see Don Cornelius on Soul Train.
What are your favorite memories of Don Cornelius and Soul Train? Post your comments below or sound off on our discussion board!
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It was a great way to have
It was a great way to have unity with other youngsters and teenagers. Every Saturday we all gathered around the TV across the country and watched our black music stars and personalities. We all learned the same dances at the same time and enjoyed trying them out at the parties. Don Cornelius had a great idea and it lasted generations.
Sylvia Rainey
I loved Soul Train! It was
I loved Soul Train! It was such an amazing alternative to the rather dull American Bandstand. It previewed terrific music and the dancers were fabulous.
Peace! Love! and Soul!
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