Mr. Soul Train’s Soul Has Departed Us
Known for being the founder/creator/writer/producer/host of ‘Soul Train’, Don Cornelius was found dead in his L.A. home earlier this month. Don Cornelius was 75 years old, and the cause of death, to many was a shocker. Mr. Cornelius was found with a gunshot wound to his head. The violent act was later on confirmed as an act of suicide. Prior to this, it was confirmed that Mr. Soul himself was overwhelmed with health problem, it was not specified what problems those were or whether these terminal issue influenced his act of suicide, but then again who knows.
Don Cornelius was the host of the iconic show ‘Soul Train’ for over two decades. Known for his emphasis slogan, “Love, Peace, and Soooouuuulll”, Mr. Cornelius impacted the entire country with soul music and entertainment. If it had not been for Mr. Soul Train himself, where would soul music be today? Everyone from young to old has grown up watching ‘Soul Train’, and watched just about everyone perform from Gladys Knight and the Pips, Jackson 5, to Aretha Franklin, and the list continues on for decades.
I know we can all agree that when ‘Soul Train’ came on, all America was tuned in.
What are some of your favorite ‘Soul Train’ memories??
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