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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.
Jul 8, 2024 · Don Cornelius was an American television host and producer best known for creating, producing, and hosting the music and dance television show Soul Train (1970–2006). The program featured up-and-coming musicians, many of whom gained their first national exposure on the show, and youthful African.
Feb 1, 2012 · Don Cornelius, the host and creator of Soul Train, died Wednesday at the age of 75 of an apparent suicide. Adolfo Quinones, also known as Shabba Doo, was one of the program's original...
Don Cornelius hosted every episode of Soul Train from 1970 to 1993, except for Richard Pryor, who hosted the final episode of Season 4 (1974-1975).
Feb 2, 2012 · Don Cornelius, the creator and voice of “Soul Train,” has died at age 75. Police found the TV icon dead in his home from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Sources say there were no...
Feb 2, 2012 · Don Cornelius, the smooth-voiced television host who brought black music and culture into America’s living rooms when he created the dance show “Soul Train,” was found dead at his home in...
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...
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.
Feb 1, 2012 · 'Soul Train' Creator Don Cornelius Dies At 75. With Soul Train, which made its debut on one Chicago TV station in 1970 and spread quickly to dozens of American markets, Cornelius created the...
Feb 1, 2012 · Don Cornelius, who died earlier today, apparently by suicide (early reports say “self-inflicted gunshot wound”), was one of the giants of American music, though he never played a note.