Was there really a Soul Train Club?

Was there really a Soul Train Club?

The Soul Train Club® was founded in 1974 by Dick Griffey and Don Cornelius and was followed by Soul Train Records® and Solar Records®.

When did Soul Train air in Chicago?

1970
Soul Train was the brainchild of Chicago radio announcer Don Cornelius. It initially aired in 1970 on Chicago television station WCIU-TV. The show was produced in hour-long segments five afternoons a week and became a local television hit.

How many years was Soul Train in Chicago?

After 35 years of wishing audiences “love, peace, and soul,” Soul Train’s run came to an end in 2006.

Where do Soul Train dancers get paid?

7) What were you paid? I never got paid to dance on the show. In fact, none of the dancers were paid to dance on Soul Train. The only exception was when a dancer performed with an artist (like when Damita Jo Freeman danced with Joe Tex years ago).

What station did Soul Train come on?

WCIU-TV
It initially aired in 1970 on Chicago television station WCIU-TV. The show was produced in hour-long segments five afternoons a week and became a local television hit.

Did any Soul Train dancers get paid?

When did the TV show Soul Train start?

Since 1971, “Soul Train” has been the “American Bandstand” of the African-American community. Even today, “Soul Train” continues to be the showcase of urban artists and their chart-topping singles.

What kind of music does Soul Train Play?

Soul Train. Soul Train was an American music-dance television program which aired in syndication from October 2, 1971 to March 27, 2006. In its 35-year history, the show primarily featured performances by R&B, soul, dance/pop and hip hop artists, although funk, jazz, disco and gospel artists also appeared.

Where did Don Cornelius host the Soul Train?

Though Don Cornelius moved his operations west, a local version of Soul Train continued in Chicago; Cornelius hosted both the local Chicago and Los Angeles–based national programs simultaneously but soon focused his attention solely on the national edition.

Who is the current owner of Soul Train?

Cornelius maintained control of the Soul Train brand until his death and produced several successful annual specials, including the ongoing Soul Train Music Awards. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Adam Augustyn, Managing Editor, Reference Content.