The show "Soul Train" was broadcast nationally on TV from 1971 through 2006. And for years, it helped shape musical tastes all across the country. But it began as a local TV show in Chicago.

Before becoming a nationally syndicated show, Soul Train began as a local show in Chicago. And this week, August 17, marks 53 years since it aired for the very first time. Back in 1970 ...

In 2011, Chicago celebrated the 40th anniversary of the show’s first nationally syndicated episode with a free concert in Millennium Park. Don Cornelius, the creator of “Soul Train.” ...

It’s hard to talk about Black music without talking about “Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius. The Chicago native, who got his start on local radio and television, wanted to create a program ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --The iconic voice of the "Soul Train" opening scream is suing to get $75,000 in royalties. In a lawsuit, former WVON DJ Joe Cobb said he should continue getting paid for his ...

But Cornelius liked the prank so much he wanted Cobb to officially record and introduce “Soul Train.” The television show started out small at WCIU, a Chicago station, before hitting the big ...

But Cornelius liked his prank so much that he had Cobb introduce “Soul Train.” The television show started out small, airing on the Chicago UHF station WCIU-Channel 26 before hitting the big ...