Sam Mayo facts for kids

Sam Mayo (born 1881, died 1938) was a famous English entertainer. He performed in what was called the music hall business. This was a popular type of entertainment back then.

Early Life

Sam Mayo was born in London, England. His birthday was July 31, 1881. When he was young, he worked in his father's shop. He also enjoyed singing with his brothers. They would sing in local pubs and clubs.

Sam married Zillah Flash on August 13, 1904. She was also an entertainer. Her stage name was Stella Stanley. They got married in Brighton, England. Sam Mayo passed away in London on March 31, 1938.

His Unique Style

Sam Mayo became well-known for his funny and special way of performing. He was a music hall singer. He often wore a dressing gown, which is like a comfy housecoat. He would sit at the piano and sing.

His songs were often silly and didn't always make sense. He sang with a very serious face. He didn't move around much on stage. Because of this, people called him "The Immobile One." This means "the one who doesn't move." Sam Mayo wrote most of his own songs. He also wrote songs for other performers.

Amazing Performances

Sam Mayo set an amazing record in his career. He performed at nine different places in one evening! This happened on January 21, 1905. He sang at nine different venues in London. This showed how popular and busy he was.

Fun Fact

A famous writer named Katherine Mansfield liked Sam Mayo's songs. She even quoted some of his lyrics. She included them in a letter she wrote on November 1, 1920.