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
People who dance well, dress well, are well groomed and know how to behave seem to know others who dance, dress and behave well. Don Cornelius behavedancedress Change image and share on social
When you come up with a good idea, you don't have to do a whole lot. The idea does it for you. Don Cornelius goodidealot Change image and share on social
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 or anything. Don Cornelius barrydiscoforever Change image and share on social
One motivation for the 'Soul Train' awards was the grumbling that all of us in the industry have heard about the way black music tends to be viewed as a secondary phenomenon by the other awards shows. Don Cornelius awardblackgrumble Change image and share on social
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 made that a passion. Don Cornelius admirebackbrain Change image and share on social
I had difficulty working for other people. Don Cornelius difficultypeoplework Change image and share on social
Blacks on prime-time TV are only portrayed as comedians - and often in no better a light than 'Amos & Andy.' Don Cornelius amoandyblack 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
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 figuregoodhot Change image and share on social
