Legends: OWN at the Apollo
- 2015-2015
- 1 season
- OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network
- Music
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2015
Episode 1
Legends: OWN at the Apollo Featuring Gladys Knight
Sat, Oct 24, 2015
Known as the "Empress of Soul," seven-time Grammy Award-winner and soul icon Gladys Knight takes the stage at Apollo Theater to perform her legendary hits with special guests Yolanda Adams, Stevie Wonder and Dionne Warwick. Plus, Knight performs with brother and Pip, Merald "Bubba" Knight, Jr.
Episode 2
Legends: OWN at the Apollo Featuring Smokey Robinson
Sat, Oct 31, 2015
From the Apollo Theater in his emotionally powerful falsetto, Honorary Grammy Living Legend Recipient, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and songwriter Smokey Robinson performs the hits that made him among the most romantic and beloved artists in music history. Robinson is joined by English soul singer Joss Stone.
Episode 3
Legends: OWN at the Apollo Featuring The Isley Brothers
Sat, Nov 7, 2015
Brothers Ronald Isley and Ernie Isley of the legendary group The Isley Brothers take the stage at Apollo Theater to perform their catalogue of musical hits known to powerfully intersect the gospel, R&B, rock, soul, funk and disco genres. With an unprecedented seven decades in the industry, the group proves why their soulful sound continues to reverberate through contemporary music.
Episode 4
Legends: OWN at the Apollo Featuring Earth, Wind & Fire
Sat, Nov 14, 2015
Earth, Wind and Fire bring the infectious energy of their eclectic mix of African, Latin American, funk, soul, pop, rock and jazz sounds to the Apollo Theater. Known for their uplifting messages of universal love and harmony, the band showcases the forever-dynamic sound of their horn section, Verdine White's electrifying bass and the harmony vocals of Ralph Johnson and Philip Bailey's sweet falsetto they've become famous for. Jazz pianist and composer Ramsey Lewis joins the group as special guest.
