Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson, Isley Brothers and Earth Wind & Fire Set For OWN at the Apollo Series

You guys know how much we love legends here at LIRM so when news hit today that OWN is honoring some musical legends??

We had to share:

OWN is gearing up for Legends: OWN at the Apollo, a  the four-part primetime special that honors musicians/singers who have blazed major trails that current artists are following today. The event, which is set to premiere Saturday, October 24, features Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson, The Isley Brothers and Earth, Wind & Fire.

Check out the episode breakdown via OWN:

Saturday, October 24: 

Legends: OWN at the Apollo Featuring Gladys Knight 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.

Saturday, October 31:

Legends: OWN at the Apollo Featuring Smokey Robinson 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. 

Saturday, November 7: 

Legends: OWN at the Apollo Featuring The Isley Brothers Brothers Ronald Isley & 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.

Saturday, November 14 Episode: 

Legends OWN at the Apollo Featuring Earth, Wind & Fire Earth, Wind & 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.