Harlem, New York’s legendary Apollo Theater will celebrate its 75th Anniversary this year by inducting music impresario Quincy Jones and singer Patti LaBelle into its Hall of Fame, according to an Associated Press report.
The gala ceremony is scheduled to take place on June 8, according to the report, and will be marked by performances from actor/comedian Jamie Foxx, singers Mariah Carey and Anita Baker, and the R&B group O’Jays.
The Apollo also will present its arts and humanitarian award to Bill Cosby and his wife, Camille. Previous recipients have included Denzel Washington and his wife, Pauletta, and Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee. The award is named after Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis.
The Apollo Theater dates back to the mid-1800s, when it was founded as a dance hall and ballroom by former Civil War General Edward Ferrero.
MusicVixen says...
Do they still film the TV show, Showtime at the Apollo? It was awesome, because the audience was encouraged to boo performers off stage if they didn't like them. That should happen more often!
