Legendary Creator of 'Soul Train' TV Show Dies  Don Cornelius'
velvety voice brought African-American dance and music to a
wider audience, and he showcased musical acts that would later
become stars. Host Michel Martin talks with NPR correspondent
Karen Grigsby Bates about Cornelius' life and work.    And now,
we want to take a moment to remember the life and legacy of Don
Cornelius, the creator of "Soul Train." He was found dead today
in his California home of a gunshot wound. He was 75 years old.
Don Cornelius will be remembered as the silky-voiced host who
brought African-American dance and music to a wider audience.
The syndicated program helped launch the careers or showcase the
talents of countless household names, including Stevie Wonder,
Chaka Khan and James Brown.  Here to tell us more about this is
NPR correspondent Karen Grigsby Bates, who profiled the 40 year
history of "Soul Train" back in 2010. Karen, thanks so much for
joining us.   MARTIN: You know, a lot of us learned our moves
from watching