Don Cornelius
Don Cornelius
Donald Cortez "Don" Corneliuswas an American television show host and producer who was best known as the creator of the nationally syndicated dance and music show Soul Train, which he hosted from 1971 until 1993. Eventually Cornelius sold the show to MadVision Entertainment in 2008...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTV Show Host
Date of Birth27 September 1936
CityChicago, IL
CountryUnited States of America
racism chicago grew
I was never exposed to a great deal of racism, but the Chicago I grew up in was very, very segregated.
long soul important
As long as the music stayed hot and important and good, that there would always be a reason for 'Soul Train,'
matter pleasure soul-train
It's always a pleasure to find something that matters.
people tvs want
I am just convinced that people want to see people on TV who are more like themselves.
soul television radio
Soul Train' was developed as a radio show on television. It was the radio show that I always wanted and never had.
years soul legacy
The 'Soul Train' legacy and brand are of the utmost importance to me and to 'Soul Train's' millions of fans. After years of offers, I feel the time is now finally right to pass the torch.
white forever hip-hop
There was no match for Barry White. His music is just going to live forever. It's not limited to disco or soul or hip-hop or anything.
school musical trying
I always felt a love for music, but I never got my nerve up enough to try a musical instrument in school.
ideas doe come-up
When you come up with a good idea, you dont have to do a whole lot. The idea does it for you.
soul
Love, peace and soul.