It’s hard to talk about Black music without talking about “Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius ... Don’s father Carter Cornelius, was a postal worker and his mother Thelma was a homemaker.

Yes, Carter released his debut album “Young and in Love” in 1976. His single “When You’re Young and in Love” reached No. 37 on the Billboard R&B chart, and he even performed on the iconic “Soul Train” ...

From 1971 to 2006, “Soul Train” was the place to see some of the hottest Black musical artists on television. But viewers didn’t just tune in for the music, they came back week after week to ...

Ralph Carter Coleman, 81, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. Born in Hanford, WA, he was the son of the late Harold and Helen ...

But perhaps the most cringe and egregious aspect of Tim Burton’s record-breaking fall blockbuster was the addition of a "Soul Train" segment, in a ghoulish riffing of the classic ’70s music ...

CARTER, RALPH GENE An extraordinary human being, Ralph Carter, passed away peacefully at his home on November 2, 2009. Ralph was surrounded by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary, and his 6 devoted ...

KILGORE — Cremation arrangements for Ralph Carter, 85 of Kilgore are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Mr. Carter completed his earthly journey on Sunday, March 10 ...

Black fashion was also a huge part of the show’s success. When people came on Soul Train, they dressed their best. Rich and bright colors, textured fabrics of thick satin and corduroy ...

Joe Cobb, the voice heard in the iconic “Soul Train” opening sequence, is suing to get royalties from the hit series. Cobb and Don Cornelius, creator of “Soul Train,” worked together at a ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Dancers on the TV show “Soul Train.” Soul Train Holdings LLC Share Joe Cobb and Don Cornelius met when both worked at WVON, the Black radio station ...