Don Cornelius, RIP: Five Legendary Artists on 'Soul Train'
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Don Cornelius, creator of the TV show Soul Train, was found dead at his Mulholland Drive home this morning of suicide. Cornelius will be best remembered as the man who helped funkify the American public. He helped break down racial barriers with via one of the first shows to showcase black people on TV. It aired from 1970 to 2006.
After the jump, a few of our favorite artists on Soul Train.
Aretha Franklin
Barry White
Tina Turner

































