Don Cornelius, the creator and host of the revolutionary television show, Soul Train, was found dead in his California home early Wednesday morning. The cause of death is reported as being a self inflicted gunshot wound.

With his death, Cornelius has left behind a legacy of music that will forever be remembered. For 35 years he brought Hip Hop and R&B music into the homes of Americans everywhere with musicians including, Michael Jackson with The Jackson 5, James Brown, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin - just to name a few. 

Don Cornelius will be greatly missed.