Apollo Theater Walk of Fame
Induction Ceremony Honoring
The Temptations

FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019

12PM

The legendary Apollo Theater honors the legendary and iconic Temptations with an induction into the Apollo’s Walk of Fame on Friday, June 7. The induction ceremony is free and open to the public and will feature Otis Williams, founding and only surviving, original member of the Motown super-group, to accept the honor. Celebrating and honoring the legendary artists who have helped to build the non-profit Theater’s legacy for 85 years, The Temptations joins an iconic line of inductees who have had an enormous influence on generations of musicians, fans, and culture at-large, including Aretha Franklin, Quincy Jones, Patti Labelle, Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Little Richard, Ella Fitzgerald, and more. The Walk of Fame celebrates artists who have contributed to the African American cultural narrative and those who continue to influence the Apollo’s enduring legacy today.

The induction ceremony will include remarks from Otis Williams, Apollo Theater President and CEO Jonelle Procope and Apollo Theater Executive Producer Kamilah Forbes, and special guests to be announced.

This event is free and open to the public and will take place beneath the Apollo’s iconic marquee.