pAn authoritative history of the groundbreaking syndicated television show that has become an icon of American pop culture, from acclaimed author and filmmaker Nelson George, the most accomplished black music critic of his generation emWashington Post Book Worldem.ppWhen it debuted in October 1971, seven years after the Civil Rights Act, emSoul Trainem boldly went where no variety show had gone before, showcasing the cultural preferences of young African-Americans and the sounds that defined their lives RB, funk, jazz, disco, and gospel music. The brainchild of radio announcer Don Cornelius, the show's producer and host, emSoul Trainem featured a diverse range of stars, from James Brown and David Bowie to Christine Aguilera and R. Kelly Marvin Gaye and Elton John to the New Kids on the Block and Stevie Wonder.ppemThe Hippest Trip in Americaem tells the full story of this pop culture phenomenon that appealed not only to blacks, but to a wide crossover audience as well. Famous dancers li