I felt that it was my mission to see to it that black talent had an opportunity to get national television exposure.
The 'Soul Train' legacy and brand are of the utmost importance to me and to 'Soul Train's' millions of fans. After years of offers, I feel the time is now finally right to pass the torch.
I always felt a love for music, but I never got my nerve up enough to try a musical instrument in school.
All I really wanted was to be a full-time disc jockey.
Who's more important than Diana Ross?
Almost all of what I learned about mounting and hosting a dance show I learned from Dick Clark.