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Don Cornelius appraised

nytimes.com With his deep voice, his sharp suits, his aviator glasses and the stage presence of a grown-up music fan, Don Cornelius was every bit the smooth TV personality on “Soul Train,” the nationally syndicated Saturday … view details

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Snoop Dogg, Billy Corgan, Aretha Franklin pay tribute to 'Soul Train' host

nme.com Police have confirmed that iconic TV presenter shot himself yesterday (February 1), aged 75 view details

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Kenny Gamble Remembers Don Cornelius, Origins of 'Soul Train' Theme

billboard.com Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff are "honored" to have written and produced "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)" -- aka the theme to "Soul Train," which has been playing throughout the world … view details ,

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Don Cornelius Style Evolution: 'Soul Train' Host Gets Photo Tribute

theboombox.com As the creator and host of the long-running TV show 'Soul Train,' Don Cornelius didn't just bring us the best in R&B, funk, hip-hop and pop. The music legend -- found dead earlier today of an apparent suicide … view details ,

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Larkin Grimm Turns Religious Abuse Into Beautiful 'Soul Retrieval' Album

spinner.com Usually, it takes something pretty severe to force a performer to stop their set cold and disappear from the stage for a few minutes. But in the case of Larkin Grimm, who had to press the pause button on a recent … view details ,

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Justin Townes Earle: Live Studio Soul

sxsw.com For his fifth album Justin Townes Earle decided to try something different. He stuck with his longtime collaborator Skyler Wilson as co-producer, but they went for a different sound. "I think that it's the job … view details

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Musicians Mourn Don Cornelius

rollingstone.com The death of Don Cornelius, the creator of the long-running television series Soul Train, has rattled fans of R&B, soul and dance music around the world. The news of Cornelius' apparent suicide is especially … view details , ,

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'Soul Train' Creator Don Cornelius Dead in Apparent Suicide

billboard.com Don Cornelius, creator of the long-running TV dance show "Soul Train," shot himself to death Wednesday morning at his home, police said. He was 75. view details

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Etta James Memorial Features Performances By Christina Aguilera, Stevie Wonder

mtv.com Family, friends and fans gathered to remember Etta James at a memorial service on Saturday at City of Refuge Church in Gardena, California. The legendary singer was eulogized by the Reverend Al Sharpton, and her … view details ,