There were individuals at the time who were on the proverbial wish list, and before we had to wait too long, they decided to come in. Among the first were the Jackson 5. But we had to go after major… — Don Cornelius Copy Share Image
I'm trying to use euphemisms here, trying to avoid saying there was no television for black folks, which they knew was for them. — Don Cornelius Copy Share Image
I dont know anybody who can define it. Its like trying to define hip-hop. You cant just call it black music. Maybe it will… — Don Cornelius Copy Share Image
I always felt a love for music, but I never got my nerve up enough to try a musical instrument in school. — Don Cornelius Copy Share Image
One motivation for the 'Soul Train' awards was the grumbling that all of us in the industry have heard about the way black music… — Don Cornelius Copy Share Image
My father worked real hard. I admired him. My father taught me you needed to work with your brain and not your back. I've… — Don Cornelius Copy Share Image
I was never exposed to a great deal of racism, but the Chicago I grew up in was very, very segregated. If I went… — Don Cornelius Copy Share Image
I felt that it was my mission to see to it that black talent had an opportunity to get national television exposure. — Don Cornelius Copy Share Image
I figured as long as the music stayed hot and important and good, that there would always be a reason for 'Soul Train.' — Don Cornelius Copy Share Image
There was no match for Barry White. His music is just going to live forever. It's not limited to disco or soul or hip-hop… — Don Cornelius Copy Share Image
There were individuals at the time who were on the proverbial wish list, and before we had to wait too long, they decided to… — Don Cornelius Copy Share Image
The 'Soul Train' legacy and brand are of the utmost importance to me and to 'Soul Train's' millions of fans. After years of offers,… — Don Cornelius Copy Share Image
