Never! Cornelius have nothing but strong ties to his homefront of Chicago, Illinois. From his stint at WVON-AM, to the launching of Soul Train from a small television studio, until moving out west to Los Angeles, California.
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Don Cornelius died February 1, 2012.
Don Cornelius
Soul Train was created in 1970 as an alternative to the pop revue 'American Bandstand'. Don Cornelius used $400.00 of his own money to get Soul Train up and running. It was the platform that first featured R&B, Soul, Hip Hop and Funk stars.
Don cornelius died of suicide 1936-2012
Don Cornelius died February 1, 2012.
Don Cornelius, the creator of "Soul Train," was not openly gay during his lifetime. He was known for being private about his personal life.
Unfortunately, you will no longer be able to write to Don Cornelius. Don Cornelius died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head February 1st, 2012.
How is Don Cornelius doing? He was the coolest guy on the Soul Train. Wishing him the very best. The 70's tv fan was a great time. Thanks Don for being there.
I know Shemar Moore who played on Young & the Restless hosted Soul Train. I don't recall if there was anyone before him.
Don Cornelius impacted history by creating an alternative to 'American Bandstand' known as 'Soul Train'. This R&B, funk and soul show was first televised in 1970. It was a platform for generations of soul, R&B and hip hop stars to to jump-start their careers and help increase fan-bases.
Don Cornelious stoped hosting Soul Train because he became too old to be the on camera representative of the show.