Don Cornelius Dead at 75 1936-2012

The creator of Soul Train, the "longest-running" television show in syndication, Don Cornelius died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound today, he was 75. Investigators said the musical and dance show pioneer was foud in his Sherman Oaks, California home by one of his sons and rushed to Cedars Sinai Hospital where he was pronounced dead around 5:00 am.  “Recording Academy Trustees Award recipient Don Cornelius created a cultural phenomenon with ‘Soul Train,’ providing a platform for recording artists to showcase their talents to a wider, more ... Read more