Don Cornelius

American TV show host and producer. Born September 27, 1936 - Chicago, Illinois Died February 1, 2012 - Sherman Oaks, California Co-founder and owner of Soul Train Recording Co. After his work with the label, he focused his energy on producing and hosting for the syndicated blockbuster TV show "Soul Train," and occasionally collaborated as producer, composer or arranger on various recording sessions in the 1980s.