Billy Mitchell: THEY CALL ME Mr. APOLLO

To tourists, Apollo Theater patrons, entertainers, celebrities and friends in the Harlem community Billy MITCHELL is Mr. Apollo!
Which is also the title of his book “THEY CALL ME Mr.APOLLO” which is the subject of our conversation today.
Billy knows the legendary Apollo Theater like the back of his hand being the longest tenured employee of this historic landmark where he started running errands in1965 at the age of 15 for the Motown Artists, BB King Band, Moms Mabley, Flip Wilson, James Brown and even Marvin Gaye.
When the hon Percy Sutton bought the Apollo he hired Billy as a gusher...and the rest is history. He saw the Jacksons 5 when they first won Amateur Night at the Apollo. Wow what an experience .
Billy has worked in almost every department at the Apollo since1984.
He is presently the Apollo’s Director of Tours, In House Historian and Apollo Ambassador.
He has educated thousands of visitors to the Apollo about its rich history and culture. Thank You Billy!

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