In Honor of Don Cornelius
The Soul Train steams ahead with a performance by Emotions in 1977.
Soul Train was created in 1971 by Don Cornelius. He changed television, music and the African American culture. In 1987 the Soul Train Awards began and have been a stage for some of the most famous names in music history. Take a peak at some of the most memorable people and moments that took place at these awards.
Jackson attends the 3rd Annual Soul Train Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on April 12, 1989 in Los Angeles, California.
In 1996, the music group attended the awards in Los Angeles. The group was made up of, Tionne 'T-Boz' Watkins, Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas, Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes.
The pair was photographed on the red carpet at the 11th Annual Soul Train Music Awards in 1997.
The singer performs "How Come You Don't Call Me" during the taping of the 7th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards August 28, 2001 in Santa Monica.
The group poses backstage with their awards at the 6th Annual Soul Train Awards in Los Angeles on March 10, 1992. Their song, "I Wanna Sex You Up," won for best R&B/ Soul Single by a group, band or duo and for R&B/Soul Song of the Year.
In 2009, Braxton performed her song "Yesterday" with the help of Songz. Their duet ended with a kiss that is still remembered today
At the 2011 Soul Train Awards at The Fox Theatre on November 17, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia the group took the stage.
At the 20th Annual Soul Train Music Awards, Carey took home the award for Best R&B/ Soul Single Female.
The youngest Jackson poses for a picture during one of her many appearances at the Soul Train Music Awards.
The queen of soul performs "Respect" during the 10th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards.