I always felt a love for music, but I never got my nerve up enough to try a musical instrument in school.

There was no match for Barry White. His music is just going to live forever. It's not limited to disco or soul or hip-hop or anything.

I am just convinced that people want to see people on TV who are more like themselves.

I was never exposed to a great deal of racism, but the Chicago I grew up in was very, very segregated.

Love, peace and soul.

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.

As long as the music stayed hot and important and good, that there would always be a reason for 'Soul Train'