RIP Don Cornelious

*Guitar_Raph* · 02-02-2012, 08:28 AM

The conductor of Soul Train passed away at the age of 75.

If you lived along I-45, you had no choice but to board the Soul Train since KTRK-13 & WFAA-8 didn't carry its rival, American Bandstand.

(*If you want to know a funny story of where I heard that song, please PM me & I'll tell you.)

*BubblyShell22* · 02-02-2012, 05:18 PM

Yeah, I heard this on the news. R.I.P., Don. You'll be missed. I used to watch Soul Train sometimes, and I always enjoyed it.

*Raph's Girl* · 02-02-2012, 07:35 PM

Yeah. Sad. Suicide apperantly. I think I saw maybe one ep of Soul Train for curiosity sake...I got bored after 10 min and changed the channel. *lol*

*XERO* · 02-02-2012, 09:11 PM

I was sad until I found out that he offed himself.

Now I'm just pissed.

*BubblyShell22* · 02-03-2012, 08:06 AM

Yeah, I wonder what the hell led to that. It's just sad to think of someone just taking their own life. But maybe he had issues no one knew about.

Type 97 Chi-ha · 02-03-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by XERO

I was sad until I found out that he offed himself.

Now I'm just pissed.

At 75, he might have suffered from severe physical and/or mental health problems. If he was already dying would it be so terrible?

It's not akin to the case of Kurt Cobain, who left behind a young wife and small child when he committed suicide.

As for "Soul Train", I don't remember the show, though I am quite familiar with the titular song, often played on oldies radio stations.

*XERO* · 02-03-2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Type 97 Chi-ha

At 75, he might have suffered from severe physical and/or mental health problems. If he was already dying would it be so terrible?

We've already been through this crap in the Volcanic Asteroid. Nice try.

*pannoni1* · 02-03-2012, 06:48 PM

Older and wiser is definitely a myth. What a sad way to end is life, beginning when he left the show in 1993. I enjoyed it even in reruns, have watched a documentary about it, and it really was the place to be to see the latest trends of soul and funk, disco, and later rap and hip-hop. You sometimes can catch reruns on Centric. I own a big record collection, and Soul Train even had its own record label for a few years. RIP Mr. Cornelius even if the Lord is not at your right hand.

Type 97 Chi-ha · 02-03-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by XERO

We've already been through this crap in the Volcanic Asteroid. Nice try.

I was never on the Volcanic Asteriod, for the record. All the same, whatever you think of Don Cornelius, it's not the same as the Kurt Cobain situation I referred to. The bad part about the latter is how so many people were treating Cobain like he was some sort of martyr. I think we can agree on the fact that he wasn't.

*XERO* · 02-04-2012, 08:39 AM

You know why they treat Cobain as such? Cuz he was a rock star. In this type of society, you can get away with certain things with the public.

Now if he was a WRESTLER...

*The Stryker* · 02-04-2012, 03:43 PM

What the hell are you even talking about.

He was most likely a sick and dying old man that felt he would rather go out on his own terms. Cobain killed himself because he was a whiny b*tch that was too concerned with being commercial and selling out to think about his daughter.

It's not good but I ain't gonna be mad at the Don. He was on Fresh Prince.

*XERO* · 02-05-2012, 07:07 PM

So what, being on Fresh Prince gives you a critical immunity if you off yourself?

**Jester** · 02-05-2012, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by XERO

So what, being on Fresh Prince gives you a critical immunity if you off yourself?

I'll let you know if James Avery commits sepuku.

*The Stryker* · 02-05-2012, 07:31 PM

Read the beginning of my post, Dingus.

If he was sick, dying, in pain and didn't want to slowly waste away to nothing I can't really get mad at him for doing it.

It's not good by any means but I get it.

*XERO* · 02-05-2012, 07:44 PM

What ever happened to morals? Forgot about that?

*The Stryker* · 02-05-2012, 07:56 PM

And? He was pretty messed up and decided to cut to the chase instead of being put on display as he died slowly.

He didn't murder anyone. He didn't hurt anyone physically. He took himself out so he wouldn't have to go through terminal illness. I don't see how you can sit there and say "F*ck this guy" over that.

*XERO* · 02-05-2012, 08:04 PM

First of all, I didn't say "F*ck this guy". Way to judge a book by its cover.

Second, you're right, he didn't murder nor hurt anyone. Except for himself. I understand that he was sick and dying, but it still doesn't change the fact that he pretty much gave up.

What I don't get is why you choose to sympathize with that. Aren't you all about "not giving in" and stuff?

*The Stryker* · 02-05-2012, 08:12 PM

Listen asshole. Don't talk to me about terminal illness and the situations those bring up.

To simply say "He gave up" reeks of ignorance and shows that you know absolutely nothing about situations such as this.

*XERO* · 02-05-2012, 08:17 PM

You need to chill the f*ck out.

I know the situations. I KNOW the emotions that play out.

If I'm pissing you off that much, I'm f*cking sorry. I swear, we can't even have a civil conversation in this place anymore...

*BubblyShell22* · 02-05-2012, 08:21 PM

Ben, I understand your feelings on this. I can see why you'd be upset that he killed himself. But maybe it was more than just terminal illness. Maybe he had mental issues in his old age, and he just couldn't take it anymore. I agree that he shouldn't have taken that route, but we can't change what happened. We can be sad about it and wonder why, but we can't dwell on it.

02-02-2012, 08:28 AM	#1
Guitar_Raph Superhero musician Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,191	RIP Don Cornelious The conductor of Soul Train passed away at the age of 75. If you lived along I-45, you had no choice but to board the Soul Train since KTRK-13 & WFAA-8 didn't carry its rival, American Bandstand. (If you want to know a funny story of where I heard that song, please PM me & I'll tell you.) __________________ Mikey drums with nunchucks! Last edited by Guitar_Raph; 01-06-2013 at 08:24 PM.*

02-02-2012, 05:18 PM	#2
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	Yeah, I heard this on the news. R.I.P., Don. You'll be missed. I used to watch Soul Train sometimes, and I always enjoyed it. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

02-02-2012, 07:35 PM	#3
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Yeah. Sad. Suicide apperantly. I think I saw maybe one ep of Soul Train for curiosity sake...I got bored after 10 min and changed the channel. lol __________________

02-02-2012, 09:11 PM	#4
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	I was sad until I found out that he offed himself. Now I'm just pissed. __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

02-03-2012, 08:06 AM	#5
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	Yeah, I wonder what the hell led to that. It's just sad to think of someone just taking their own life. But maybe he had issues no one knew about. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

02-03-2012, 06:48 PM	#8
pannoni1 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,447	Older and wiser is definitely a myth. What a sad way to end is life, beginning when he left the show in 1993. I enjoyed it even in reruns, have watched a documentary about it, and it really was the place to be to see the latest trends of soul and funk, disco, and later rap and hip-hop. You sometimes can catch reruns on Centric. I own a big record collection, and Soul Train even had its own record label for a few years. RIP Mr. Cornelius even if the Lord is not at your right hand. __________________ http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...d.php?t=37065- MY WANT LIST TMNT FAN CLUB LINK: http://sot.ag/gCjK/ 30 years of Turtle Power!

02-04-2012, 08:39 AM	#10
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	You know why they treat Cobain as such? Cuz he was a rock star. In this type of society, you can get away with certain things with the public. Now if he was a WRESTLER... __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

02-04-2012, 03:43 PM	#11
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	What the hell are you even talking about. He was most likely a sick and dying old man that felt he would rather go out on his own terms. Cobain killed himself because he was a whiny b*tch that was too concerned with being commercial and selling out to think about his daughter. It's not good but I ain't gonna be mad at the Don. He was on Fresh Prince. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

02-05-2012, 07:07 PM	#12
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	So what, being on Fresh Prince gives you a critical immunity if you off yourself? __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

02-05-2012, 07:31 PM	#14
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	Read the beginning of my post, Dingus. If he was sick, dying, in pain and didn't want to slowly waste away to nothing I can't really get mad at him for doing it. It's not good by any means but I get it. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

02-05-2012, 07:44 PM	#15
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	What ever happened to morals? Forgot about that? __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

02-05-2012, 07:56 PM	#16
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	And? He was pretty messed up and decided to cut to the chase instead of being put on display as he died slowly. He didn't murder anyone. He didn't hurt anyone physically. He took himself out so he wouldn't have to go through terminal illness. I don't see how you can sit there and say "F*ck this guy" over that. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

02-05-2012, 08:04 PM	#17
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	First of all, I didn't say "Fck this guy". Way to judge a book by its cover. Second, you're right, he didn't murder nor hurt anyone. Except for himself. I understand that he was sick and dying, but it still doesn't change the fact that he pretty much gave up. What I don't get is why you choose to sympathize with that. Aren't you all about "not giving in" and stuff? __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"*

02-05-2012, 08:12 PM	#18
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	Listen asshole. Don't talk to me about terminal illness and the situations those bring up. To simply say "He gave up" reeks of ignorance and shows that you know absolutely nothing about situations such as this. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

02-05-2012, 08:17 PM	#19
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	You need to chill the fck out. I know the situations. I KNOW the emotions that play out. If I'm pissing you off that much, I'm fcking sorry. I swear, we can't even have a civil conversation in this place anymore... __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

02-05-2012, 08:21 PM	#20
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	Ben, I understand your feelings on this. I can see why you'd be upset that he killed himself. But maybe it was more than just terminal illness. Maybe he had mental issues in his old age, and he just couldn't take it anymore. I agree that he shouldn't have taken that route, but we can't change what happened. We can be sad about it and wonder why, but we can't dwell on it. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.