one of the great moments in apollo history, court city of president obama. this year marks the 80th anniversary of the apollo theatre. for eight deck sads it s been the epicenter of music in new york city. witness to some of the greatest moments in american music history. tina turner s electrifying performance at the apollo in 1981 helped launch her solo comeback career. rolling rolling rolling rolling rolling on a river patly labelle brought apollo to its feet for an historic concert.