If you’ve ever heard of The Roots, you know their drummer, Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson, is a huge Soul Train fanatic. Questlove went on Okay Player and remembered his first non-musical or blood related hero, Don Cornelius. In the piece, ?uestlove says, his bag of hard drives of Soul Train episodes have caused trouble for him […]
In a recent interview with TheUrbandaily about his new album Groovy People, legendary songwriter and producer Leon Huff shared how he and his partner Kenny Gamble came to create the “Soul Train” theme song: Exploring The Sound Of Philadelphia ..It was a dance show and he[Don Cornelius] was very excited about it. He had everything […]
With the recent passing of “Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius, we take a look back at some of our favorite female performers who brought grace and style to the “hippest trip in America.” The series was created by Don Cornelius, who also served as its first host and executive producer, and aired first-run episodes from […]
“Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius, 75, was found dead in his Sherman Oaks, CA home this morning from an apparent suicide! According to TMZ, his body was found at 4am PT with a gun shot wound to the head which they are deeming as a self inflicted wound. Celebrities React To Death Of Don Cornelius […]
WHAT SHOW HOLDS THE TITLE: LONGEST RUNNING 1st-RUN, SYNDICATED TV PROGRAM?? Soul Train is a syndicated, music-related television program. In its 35-year history, the show primarily featured performances by rhythm and blues, soul, and hip hop artists, although jazz musicians and gospel singers have also appeared. The show was known for its animated opening titles […]
