South Side Chicago native, Don Cornelius, who developed, hosted, wrote, and produced "Soul Train" a weekly dance show that would revolutionize pop culture has died this morning from an apparent self inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was 75 years old. In this post, I present a cursory historical account of Cornelius' entertainment career from the launch of "Soul Train" … [Read more...] about Don Cornelius (1936-2012) Tribute: Highlights from his life from ‘Soul Train’ and beyond
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VH1 Rock Docs presents “Soul Train: The Hippest Trip in America” Feb 5, 2010
VH1 Rock Docs commemorates the 40th anniversary of the longest running first-run syndicated television show in history with "Soul Train: The Hippest Trip in America" premiering of Friday, February 5, 2010 at 9:00 PM EST. 90 Minute Documentary Narrated by Academy Award Nominee Terrence Howard With Original Score by Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson of The Roots NEW YORK, Jan. … [Read more...] about VH1 Rock Docs presents “Soul Train: The Hippest Trip in America” Feb 5, 2010