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Posted in TV | music on February 1, 2012

Don Cornelius, R.I.P.

Don Cornelius

Don Cornelius, the creator of TV's "Soul Train," has died at the age of 75.

Los Angeles police say the TV host/producer died of self-inflicted gunshot wound, the Associated Press reported Wednesday.

A press information officer at the Los Angeles Police Department told CBS Radio News that police responded to a call of a shooting at Cornelius' home. There is no suspicion of foul play.

"Soul Train" debuted on television in 1971 and ran until 2006. Cornelius produced the show and was its host from 1971-1993. -[CBS News]

Its always sad when someone who was part of something this influential passes on to another plane, but considering these circumstances it is definitely that much sadder. Rest in power Don Cornelius, Soul Train will be forever an essential part of soul music at one of its most pivotal moments. - BBG

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posted at 11:07 AM on February 1, 2012 in TV | music | Comments (24)

Comments (24)

next week's Bowl Train is sure to be epic/sad

Posted by Anonymous | February 1, 2012 11:16 AM

The Times' sources refuse to rule suicide quite yet, as they've reported a neighbor called the police when shots plural were heard.

Posted by Anonymous | February 1, 2012 11:23 AM

RIP

Either way this story turns out, it will be a sad ending. After watching the special about the history of Soul Train, I respect what he was able to accomplish.

Posted by Anonymous | February 1, 2012 11:45 AM

I'll always give this guy credit for introducing me to half the bands I love today. I still love to watch Soul Train performances on youtube.

Posted by Really? | February 1, 2012 11:48 AM

Very sad. The man was a legend.

Posted by Anonymous | February 1, 2012 12:02 PM

sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuul

train

Posted by Anonymous | February 1, 2012 12:45 PM

before the internet, i used to beat off to soul train.

Posted by Anonymous | February 1, 2012 12:48 PM

hell yea 12:48, 90's soul train was total beat-off material. that and Caliente on the spanish channel

Posted by Anonymous | February 1, 2012 1:55 PM

You have GOT to be kidding me. Say it ain't so Don (R.I.P.)! Not to jump to any conclusions but, if it was suicide, you've got to wonder why folks like him do it. I think he still controlled the rights to all of the Soul Train archives, which you'd hope was worth something. Really sad if he couldn't hold on to any reason to keep living.

Posted by Anonymous | February 1, 2012 3:44 PM

We never know the inside story

RIP Don

I will jherri curl up my fro for you tonight, then go spew in a white girl

Posted by Anonymous | February 1, 2012 3:49 PM

You can bet your last money he committed suicide honey.

Posted by Anonymous | February 1, 2012 4:24 PM

It appears that he was in bad health.

Posted by Anonymous | February 1, 2012 4:37 PM

@noj 3:56 - No offense but I hardly see how that bad alt country song is in memory of Don Cornelius.

Posted by Anonymous | February 1, 2012 8:09 PM

Overrated?

Posted by Anonymous | February 1, 2012 8:46 PM

HNIC RIP

Posted by Anonymous | February 1, 2012 9:37 PM

I will have a Tower Isle beef patty and a Colt 45 in his honor.

Posted by Anonymous | February 1, 2012 10:10 PM

it's just called don cornelius. that's all. he died. i posted it. thanks for listening. you seem like a swell guy / girl. and your comment definitely added something to the thread.

Posted by noj | February 2, 2012 11:33 AM

Overrated?

Posted by ezinearticles | February 12, 2012 1:13 PM

This is so sad!

Posted by Nagelstudio Hamburg | February 18, 2012 10:33 AM

it's just called don cornelius. that's all. he died. i posted it. thanks for listening. you seem like a swell guy / girl. and your comment definitely added something to the thread.

Posted by games | February 25, 2012 9:16 AM

Even as a music lover and NYer this does NOT interest me in the least. CBGB's is dead and now people can walk around in their dumb John Varvatos suites thinking they are rock n roll.

Posted by shisha-bar | April 5, 2012 5:28 PM

Say it ain't so Don (R.I.P.)! Not to jump to any conclusions but, if it was suicide, you've got to wonder why folks like him do it. I think he still controlled the rights to all of the Soul Train archives, which you'd hope was worth something. Really sad if he couldn't hold on to any reason to keep living.

Posted by PPC | April 10, 2012 1:40 AM

interesting :-)

Posted by hina khan | May 1, 2012 7:56 AM

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