NEW YORK (by Flo Wiley/ www.apollotheater.com) - The Apollo
Legends Series, sponsored by Washington Mutual, proudly presents rhythm and blues legends, The O'Jays, live at the world famous Apollo Theater on Saturday, February 5 at 8pm. The O'Jays, with Eddie Levert, Walter Williams, and since 1997, Eric Nolan Grant, will perform many of the No 1 Top Ten Hits they have recorded over their 40 years in the business. Tickets are $65, $55, and $45 and available through Ticketmaster and at the Apollo Theater Box Office located in the heart of Harlem at 253 West 125 Street, 212/531-5305.
The
O'Jays are living legends. And though that term is overused, with the
O'Jays there's little argument as their place in modern music is secure. Eddie Levert, Sr., Walter Williams, Sr. Eric Grant ... The
O'Jays … have proved that their mixture of old school and contemporary, reflecting an uncompromising stance on love and relationships, is a winning formula.
Since embarking on their musical journey in 1963 in Canton OH, The
O'Jays have received 10 gold albums, 9 platinum, and ten No 1 hits including Back Stabbers, Love Train, Give the People What They Want, I Love Music, and the popular anthem, For the Love of Money.
Since 1934 when the Apollo Theater first introduced its world-famous "Amateur Night," launching the careers of legendary artists like Ella Fitzgerald,
James Brown, Michael Jackson,
Luther Vandross and Lauryn Hill, the Apollo has been the nation's premier arena for emerging and established black and
Latino performers.
Based in the heart of Harlem, the national historic landmark hosts major pop, rhythm & blues concerts and special events and continues its tradition of discovering future stars in the syndicated television show, "Showtime at the Apollo," which is taped at the world famous venue and airs weekly in over 150 markets nationwide, and the historic and popular weekly stage show, "Apollo Amateur Night." One of New York City's top tourist attractions, the Apollo Theater draws 1.3 million visitors annually.
The world famous Apollo Theater, 'where stars are born and legends are made' is located in the heart of Harlem at 253 West 125 Street, between Adam Clayton Powell Blvd (7th Avenue) and Frederick Douglass Blvd (8th Avenue).
