In honor of Aretha Franklin’s passing we are highlighting the Apollo Theater in Harlem

When 19-year-old Aretha Franklin first played at the Apollo Theater in 1962, she had yet to become the Queen 👑of Soul but her many later concerts at this venue definitely helped establish her as a musical icon. Photo of the Apollo Theater and text on its history appear in our book “New York Nights”. R.I.P. Aretha Franklin.