See Photos of Soul Train Through the Years
By Madeline Boardman Updated January 05, 2017 at 01:06 PM EST
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The Evolution of Soul Train
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More than 45 years ago, Soul Train made its small-screen debut. Hosted by Don Cornelius, the musical variety show kicked off in the early 1970s and spent decades on air under subsequent hosts including Mystro Clark, Shemar Moore, and Dorian Gregory. Until its wrap in 2006, the beloved program saw appearances from The Jackson Five (pictured here), Diana Ross, Luther Vandross, Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder, Aaliyah, and Destiny's Child, among hundreds of others. See photos of Soul Train through the years, ahead.
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Don Cornelius in the 1970s
SOUL TRAIN, host Don Cornelius, circa mid 70's, 1971-
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James Brown in 1971
James Brown On Soul Train
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The Whispers in 1974
The Whispers Performing On Soul Train
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The Jackson Five in 1975
Jackson 5 On "Soul Train"
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The Gap Band in 1975
Gap Band On Soul Train
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The Jackson Five in August 1975
The Jackson Five
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Don Cornelius in the 1970s
Photo of Soul Train
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Donald Byrd and The Blackbyrds in 1977
Donald Byrd On Soul Train
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Soul Train Dancers in the 1970s
Photo of Soul Train
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Don Cornelius in 1977
Don Cornelius
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Soul Train Dancers in the 1970s
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Aretha Franklin and Don Cornelius in the 1970s
SOUL TRAIN, from left: Aretha Franklin, Don Cornelius, 1971-present
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Soul Train Dancers in the 1970s
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Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes in the 1970s
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Soul Train Dancers in the 1970s
Photo of Soul Train
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Edwin Starr in the 1970s
SOUL TRAIN, Edwin Starr, 1971-
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Don Cornelius in the 1980s
SOUL TRAIN, Host Don Cornelius, 1980s. 1971-present. (c) Tribune Entertainment/ Courtesy: Everett Co
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Soul Train Dancers in the 1980s
SOUL TRAIN, Soul Train Scramble Board, Soul Train Dancers, early 1980s, 1971-
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Full Force in the 1980s
SOUL TRAIN, Full Force performs, early 1980s, 1971-
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Soul Train Dancers in the 1980s
SOUL TRAIN, Soul Train Dancers, early 1980s, 1971-
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Diana Ross and Don Cornelius in the 1980s
SOUL TRAIN, from left: Diana Ross, Don Cornelius, 1971-present
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Sting and Don Cornelius in 1987
SOUL TRAIN, Sting, Don Cornelius, 1971-present, (c)Tribune Entertainment/courtesy Everett Collection
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Soul Train Dancers in the 1980s
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Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers in 1988
Chuck Brown On Soul Train
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Calloway and Don Cornelius in March 1990
SOUL TRAIN, from left: musical group CALLOWAY: Cino-vincent Calloway, Reggie Calloway, Don Corneliu
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Soul Train Dancers in 1990
SOUL TRAIN, Season 20, 1990. 1971-. (c) Tribune Entertainment/ Courtesy: Everett Collection.
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Soul Train Dancers in 1990
SOUL TRAIN, Season 20, 1990. 1971-. (c) Tribune Entertainment/ Courtesy: Everett Collection.
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Soul Train Dancers in 1991
SOUL TRAIN, Season 21, 1991. 1971-. (c) Tribune Entertainment/ Courtesy: Everett Collection.
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Stevie Wonder in 1991
SOUL TRAIN, Stevie Wonder, Host Don Cornelius (right), circa early 1990s, 1971-
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Soul Train Dancers in 1992
SOUL TRAIN, Season 22, 1992. 1971-. (c) Tribune Entertainment/ Courtesy: Everett Collection.
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The Isley Brothers in 2003
Isley Brothers Perform on Soul Train - October 12, 2003
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