SOUL TRAIN DOES A TRIBUTE TO ITS CREATORMUSIC LEGEND "DON CORNELIUS"

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I have just like many of you grew up to watching "SOUL TRAIN" and watched how it sparked so many careers, trends, and introduced us to many artists form all different styles of music all across the globe! I watched the "The Jackson Five", "James Brown", "Tina Turner" to "Beyonce" & "Jay Z" among many others who have grace this legendary stage that created todays and yesterdays stars! Don Cornelius have introduced the world to so many trends and legendary musicians and dancers so many in fact I don't have enough room in this blog or otherwise to even open that bag of apples! (smile) But he even created a nightclub, event and party sensation the "Soul Train Line" which introduced us to Jody Watley, Rosie Perez, Jennifer Lopez and many other great dancers!

< This man impacted the lives of so many and Joe Walker writer for the SoulTrain website pays homage by creating a beautiful a 3 part tribute series where a bunch of industry professionals paid homage including myself. Here's a small sample:

Here in this All-Star tribute finale, multiple generations of entertainment – from the icons we honor and respect, to the beloved established artists of today, to the artists and personalities of the future –all come together for this epic SoulTrain.com exclusive to give Don Cornelius his flowers.

“I just wanted to say this time I hope we all keep Don’s memory and legacy alive every day, month and year. I was at Don’s great memorial in L.A. and so much love was in the house: Magic Johnson, The Whispers, Smokey Robinson, Rev. Jessie Jackson, Cedric The Entertainer, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Don’s sons Tony and Ray Cornelius, and Stevie Wonder and George Duke sang and played their asses off for Don, as did Donnie McClurkin who also did a great job of hosting. Also on hand were about 50 Soul Train Dancers; great celebration of Don’s life. We love you, D! Happy Valentine’s Day forever up in Heaven!! You will never be forgotten!” – Bowlegged Lou (of Full Force)

“My brother and dear friend Big D – Don Cornelius had a heart of hearts. Through the Paul Anthony Live Life Give Life Foundation we will ensure his mark is left.” –Paul Anthony (of Full Force)

“Don gave not just Black America but the world a stage, a beat, and view into the world of soul. He was instrumental in offering wider exposure to African American artists as well as creating opportunities for talented dancers. The Don was a cultural icon, visionary, and a trailblazer who captured the world of Soul Train with Love, Peace and SOOOOOOOOUUUUUULLLLLLL! I love the man as a mentor, a friend, and thank him for giving me my start into showbiz as a Soul Train dancer and preparing me for my life’s journey as an entertainer-turned-actor on top of the world. If they ever bring Soul Train back, I would love to follow The Don’s footsteps and be the new host! Love, Peace, and Cuttymacking.” – Louie Ski Carr

To read the rest of this amazing article see here: http://soultrain.com/2012/02/28/valentines-for-don-cornelius-part-3-the-bouquet-an-all-star-tribute/comment-page-1/#comment-16021