MTV essentially killed 'American Bandstand' and 'Solid Gold,' because music videos are an easier way for pop artists to gain television exposure.
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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.
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I felt that it was my mission to see to it that black talent had an opportunity to get national television exposure.
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I always felt a love for music, but I never got my nerve up enough to try a musical instrument in school.
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All I really wanted was to be a full-time disc jockey.
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Who's more important than Diana Ross?
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