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Remembering Don Cornelius
Cornelius was the founder of the iconic Soul Train television show that helped introduce African-American music and culture to mainstream America from 1971 to 1993.
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Producer Don Cornelius celebrated his 25th season of the syndicated music show "Soul Train." He is also presented a new awards show, "Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards" which aired in syndication August 6, 1995, File July 19, 1996. (AP)
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Television producer Don Cornelius holds a plaque on the Hollywood Walk of Fame after the unveiling of his star in Los Angeles, File February 27, 1997. (AP)
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R&B performer Usher and Soul Train producer Don Cornelius arrive at the 19th Annual Soul Train Music Awards at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California, File February 28, 2005. (AFP)
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Don Cornelius, creator of the long-running TV dance show "Soul Train," shot himself to death February 1, 2012 at his home in Los Angeles, police said. He was 75, File March 6, 2006. (AP)