'Soul Train' was developed as a radio show on television. It was the radio show that I always wanted and never had. Don Cornelius developradioshow Change image and share on social
Almost all of what I learned about mounting and hosting a dance show I learned from Dick Clark. Don Cornelius clarkdancedick Change image and share on social
I felt that it was my mission to see to it that black talent had an opportunity to get national television exposure. Don Cornelius blackexposurefelt Change image and share on social
I always felt a love for music, but I never got my nerve up enough to try a musical instrument in school. Don Cornelius feltinstrumentlove Change image and share on social
MTV essentially killed 'American Bandstand' and 'Solid Gold,' because music videos are an easier way for pop artists to gain television exposure. Don Cornelius americanartistbandstand Change image and share on social
The '70s and '80s were just the period during which the best soul music was created and the best records were done. Don Cornelius 70s80screate Change image and share on social
I am just convinced that people want to see people on TV who are more like themselves. Don Cornelius convincepeople Change image and share on social
Who's more important than Diana Ross? Don Cornelius dianaimportantros Change image and share on social
Nobody really invents anything that hasn't been done before. Don Cornelius invent Change image and share on social
Black music is too big and too powerful not to have its own awards show. Don Cornelius awardbigblack Change image and share on social