ADIEU! SOUL MASTER GENERAL-DON CORNELIUS, ENCOMIUMS POUR IN FROM STARS & CELEBRITIES ALIKE

WITH EX-WIFE AT AN EVENT.

WITH DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING

Many who grew up in the70's & 80's would never ever forget that baritone voice-It's the soullllllll trainnnnn!!!!. He was a host par excellence, very good at the job. As far back as the 70's he was one of the very few African-Americans who owned is own TV company and the record setting show-SOUL TRAIN, which he was said to have started with $400 dollars.

With its catchy introduction featuring an animated, psychedelic smoke-spewing locomotive, "Soul Train" became destination TV for teenagers across America in the '70s.

WITH EX-WIFE

 The great Don Cornelius passed away yesterday, and the death is been classified as apparent suicide. When the 75 years old dead body was found, he had a single gunshot wound on his head. Born September 27, 1936, died February 1, 2012. He is survived by 2 sons.

Since the announcement of his death, encomiums upon encomiums have poured in from stars and others alike, who are all remembering the man who made the catch-phrase-LOVE, PEACE & SOUL very popular.

Aretha Franklin said in a statement: "It's just so sad, stunning and downright shocking ... a huge and momentous loss to the African-American community and the world at large.
Don Cornelius single handedly brought about a melding and unity of brother and sisterhood among young adults worldwide and globally with the unforgettable creation of Soul Train."

DJ D-Nice: Before hip-hop became mainstream, there weren't many platforms for us to display our talents. Thank you Don Cornelius & Soul Train.

Omar Epps: RIP Don Cornelius! Thank you for creating a platform which helped uplift me throughout my childhood!

Brian Mcknight: I was really sad when I woke up to hear of the passing of an icon a mentor and more Importantly my friend Don Cornelius we will miss u !!

Snoop Dogg: RIP Don Cornelius. LOVE PEACE AND SOOOOUUULLLL 4eva.

Marlon Wayans: RIP don cornelius. A legend, a pioneer, a genius. In your immortal words “love peace & soul” make God boogie..

Kevin Hart: RIP Don Cornelius "Love Peace & Soul"

Earvin Magic Johnson: Don Cornelius was a pioneer & a trailblazer. He was the first African-American to create, produce, host & more importantly OWN his own show. Don’s contribution to us all is immeasurable. My condolences to his son & my good friend Tony Cornelius & the entire Cornelius family.