Don Cornelius the creator of the TV Series “Soul Train” celebrated three decades of great music, dancers and entertainers. He created a platform for gifted and black talent from r&b, disco, rap and pop music.
Some of his guest have included Gladys Knight & the Pips, Al Green, Graham Central Station, Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Run DMC, Snoop Dogg, Grand Master Flash & the Furious 5, Parliament Funkadelics and the Godfather of Soul James Brown. He welcomed blue eyed soul entertainers on the show as Teena Marie, Elton John, David Bowie, Duran Duran, Hall & Oates, Gino Vannelli and the Average White Band.
The “Soul Train” television series paved the way for other great shows like Video Soul, Yo MTV Raps and 106 & Park.
Watch this video and enjoy the late James Brown performing a medley of hits on Soooooul Train in 1973, the hippest trip in America.
“As always in parting, we wish you love, peace and soooooul” R.I.P Don Cornelius
