Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin and more Inducted into R&B Hall of Fame

The official opening of the R&B Hall of Fame Museum was announced last week. They plan to honor artists, producers, and others who have contributed to the genre's success. The legendary Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin are among the 23 inductees for the Class of 2013. Check out who else made the list after the break!

Soul Train Flash Mob in Times Square!

Soul Train fans pay tribute to creator/founder, Don Cornelius, at Times Square in New York on Saturday. Don Cornelius died last week of a self-inflicted gun shot wound. Watch the video after the jump!

VH1 To Air Soul Train Documentary in Honor of Don Cornelius

Yesterday the music world was saddened by the news of Soul Train creator and founder Don Cornelius' shocking death. Fans and family alike mourned the death of the man who changed the music industry with his legendary show, Soul Train. VH1 will air a special documentary in honor of Don Cornelius called Soul Train: The Hippest Trip in America on Friday, February 3rd at 10 pm. Tune in!

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WAY BACK WHEN: JACKSON 5 ON SOUL TRAIN

I know many of you are still saddened by the news of Soul Train creator Don Cornelius. So to lighten the mood, here's a throwback video of the Jackson 5 performing their #1 hit "I Want You Back" on Soul Train in 1972. I don't see how you could be considered "uncool" fashion-wise back then. Everyone was sporting psychedelic colors back then. And to keep your hair simple, just fro it out lol. Enjoy!

RIP Don Cornelius ~ September 27, 1936 - February 1, 2012

It's been a week since I've been able to post due to some personal reasons, and it saddens me that my first piece is on the passing of Soul Train's creator and founder, Don Cornelius. He was found dead today at the age of 75...