October 2, 1971… Soul Train, a new, weekly TV show that showcased current R’nB artists, makes its debut in the US…

 

 The first SOUL TRAIN broadcast featured:

Honey Cone…

 Gladys Knight And The Pips…

Eddie Kendricks…

R.I.P. DON ~THANKS FOR TAKIN' US ON THE HIPPEST TRIP IN AMERICA!

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