The term 'APOLLO AND OTHERS' is a reference to the Apollo Theater, a famous music hall in Harlem, New York City. It was opened in 1914 and has been a major venue for African-American performers, including Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, and Stevie Wonder. The Apollo Theater has also hosted many other notable acts, such as the Jackson 5, Aretha Franklin, and Prince. The theater has been a major influence on the development of American popular music and culture.