Freddie Maxie, left, and Edith Lynn Pickens, right (Geoff Edgers/The Washington Post) Freddie Maxie, 60, and Edith Lynn Pickens, 63, were former Soul Train dancers ... be almost dead to be in ...

From 1971 to 2006, this iconic show was a platform for Black musical artists, showcasing not only their music but also the vibrant dance styles and fashion of the time. The Soul Train line became ...