Teasing the Korean Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/01/showbiz/soul-train-founder/index.html?hpt=hp_t3 Quote
tranemonk Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 That's horrible... I grew up on that show... Damn.... RIP Don. Quote
Hardbopjazz Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 Sad news. I was just reading this online. RIP Don Cornelius. Quote
JSngry Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 The sociological impact of Soul Train cannot be underestimated. Anybody could hear R&B music, just find the radio station that played it. But to see the dances that were being done, you had to go into the clubs, and at that time in America, not everybody could (or would) do that, for any number of reasons. But with Soul Train, there it was. For everybody, anywhere. It's not too big a leap to say that Soul Train changed the world. RIP Don Cornelius, here's wishing you love, peace, and SOOOOOOUUUUULLLLLL!!!!!! Quote
MomsMobley Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 B.T. Express (+ Carlos Ward, soprano)-- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4rd7I0Q75o Q: were Bobby Bland or B.B. King ever on Soul Train? The sociological impact of Soul Train cannot be underestimated. Anybody could hear R&B music, just find the radio station that played it. But to see the dances that were being done, you had to go into the clubs, and at that time in America, not everybody could (or would) do that, for any number of reasons. But with Soul Train, there it was. For everybody, anywhere. It's not too big a leap to say that Soul Train changed the world. RIP Don Cornelius, here's wishing you love, peace, and SOOOOOOUUUUULLLLLL!!!!!! Quote
Noj Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 RIP Don Cornelius, here's wishing you love, peace, and SOOOOOOUUUUULLLLLL!!!!!! Damn it's sad to think that the person who used his stage to deliver such a message took his own life. RIP. Quote
tranemonk Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 From the link above as I read it. it's still unclear as to whether or not it was suicide... Am I wrong about that? RIP Don Cornelius, here's wishing you love, peace, and SOOOOOOUUUUULLLLLL!!!!!! Damn it's sad to think that the person who used his stage to deliver such a message took his own life. RIP. Quote
Noj Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 Oh, the article I read said it appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Perhaps I shouldn't rush to a conclusion. If he was murdered, I hope his killer is caught. Quote
Shawn Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 If you grew up in the 70's you watched Soul Train. R.I.P. Quote
clifford_thornton Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 B.T. Express (+ Carlos Ward, soprano)-- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4rd7I0Q75o Q: were Bobby Bland or B.B. King ever on Soul Train? The sociological impact of Soul Train cannot be underestimated. Anybody could hear R&B music, just find the radio station that played it. But to see the dances that were being done, you had to go into the clubs, and at that time in America, not everybody could (or would) do that, for any number of reasons. But with Soul Train, there it was. For everybody, anywhere. It's not too big a leap to say that Soul Train changed the world. RIP Don Cornelius, here's wishing you love, peace, and SOOOOOOUUUUULLLLLL!!!!!! I do like me some B.T. Express. RIP Mr. Cornelius. Quote
JSngry Posted February 1, 2012 Report Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) Bobby Bland on Soul Train, apparently: http://www.imdb.com/...242/plotsummary B.B. at least twice (per Google results from IMDB) Bobby & B.B. both got played a fair amount on R&B radio back in the early/mid 70s, all things considered (at least they did here, if mostly on the AM side of things). That's what those crappy ABC records that everybody bitches about were all about. Edited February 1, 2012 by JSngry Quote
MomsMobley Posted February 2, 2012 Report Posted February 2, 2012 thanks. i would have thought so, for the reason you state. and while 'blues purist' dorks denigrate those ABC sides, i do not. ALL the B.B.'s have more hot moments than dull; knuckleheads don't want to admit he was a great soul singer too and there was no reason except age he couldn't be down with the gritty side of contempo R&B. some of the material ain't all it could be but it's totally valid effort, likewise B.B.'s country soul masterpiece, "Love Me Tender." "Soul Train" worthy jam-- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gxFsX1kMkM Better Not Look Down!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNAZ68zwtvI Bobby Bland on Soul Train, apparently: http://www.imdb.com/...242/plotsummary B.B. at least twice (per Google results from IMDB) Bobby & B.B. both got played a fair amount on R&B radio back in the early/mid 70s, all things considered (at least they did here, if mostly on the AM side of things). That's what those crappy ABC records that everybody bitches about were all about. Quote
Christiern Posted February 2, 2012 Report Posted February 2, 2012 I watched Soul Train regularly and today I have seen numerous news segments, but none that mentioned what I think is an interesting fact: it was among Fred Astaire's favorite shows. I heard him talk about it in a TV interview and I'm sure that he also did so on other occasions. Quote
JSngry Posted February 2, 2012 Report Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) Yeah, Moms, people want Art but not Business. Good luck on that one. Like all those records press themselves, and all those radio stations just play what they play because the records spin themselves and the transmitters come on and beam those signals because it's The Right Thing To Do. Right. Edited February 2, 2012 by JSngry Quote
ValerieB Posted February 2, 2012 Report Posted February 2, 2012 i think he may have done it because he was seriously ill. Quote
PHILLYQ Posted February 2, 2012 Report Posted February 2, 2012 i think he may have done it because he was seriously ill. I thought the same thing, that perhaps he had a terminal disease and didn't want to spend a year or two in utter agony. RIP to a pioneer. Quote
JSngry Posted February 2, 2012 Report Posted February 2, 2012 He'd not be the first to do it that way...here's hoping that the survivors have, or gain, an understanding. Quote
Harold_Z Posted February 2, 2012 Report Posted February 2, 2012 i think he may have done it because he was seriously ill. That's what I've heard. Quote
chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez Posted February 2, 2012 Report Posted February 2, 2012 I watched Soul Train regularly and today I have seen numerous news segments, but none that mentioned what I think is an interesting fact: it was among Fred Astaire's favorite shows. I heard him talk about it in a TV interview and I'm sure that he also did so on other occasions. thats awesome. a great opportunity for dancing on tv. Quote
MomsMobley Posted February 2, 2012 Report Posted February 2, 2012 never saw this Sly before-- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ptrc2cWRxU violin solo! Quote
GA Russell Posted February 2, 2012 Report Posted February 2, 2012 Sid Page, no? Looks like him. Quote
Soulstation1 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Posted February 4, 2012 I bet medication and alcohol are involved in this story Quote
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