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Billy Merson
330 listeners
Billy Merson (1879–1947) was an English music hall performer and songwriter. He began his career while working in a lace-making factory, an… read moreBilly Merson (1879–1947) was an English music hall performer and songwriter. He began his career while working in a lace-making factory, and doing shows in the evenings. It took some time until he could make a living from his stage work.… read moreBilly Merson (1879–1947) was an English music hall performer and songwriter. He began his career while working in a lace-making factory, and doing shows in the evenings. It took some time until he could make a living from his stage work. "For five or six years on the stage, I survived on a s… read more
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Vesta Victoria
1,241 listeners
Vesta Victoria (November 26, 1873 – April 7, 1951) was an English music hall singer and comedian. Although born in Leeds, Yorkshire, Vesta … read moreVesta Victoria (November 26, 1873 – April 7, 1951) was an English music hall singer and comedian. Although born in Leeds, Yorkshire, Vesta adopted a Cockney persona on stage. She began her career as a small child appearing with her fathe… read moreVesta Victoria (November 26, 1873 – April 7, 1951) was an English music hall singer and comedian. Although born in Leeds, Yorkshire, Vesta adopted a Cockney persona on stage. She began her career as a small child appearing with her father. The painter Walter Sickert made a portrait of her perform… read more
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George Robey
485 listeners
ir George Edward Wade (20 September 1869 – 29 November 1954), better known by his stage name, George Robey, was an English music hall comed… read moreir George Edward Wade (20 September 1869 – 29 November 1954), better known by his stage name, George Robey, was an English music hall comedian and singer. He was known by audiences as the "Prime Minister of Mirth". Robey was bo… read moreir George Edward Wade (20 September 1869 – 29 November 1954), better known by his stage name, George Robey, was an English music hall comedian and singer. He was known by audiences as the "Prime Minister of Mirth". Robey was born in Herne Hill, London into a middle class family. His fat… read more
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Ella Shields
645 listeners
Ella Shields (September 27, 1879 – August 5, 1952) was a music hall singer and male-impersonator. Her famous signature song, "Burlingt… read moreElla Shields (September 27, 1879 – August 5, 1952) was a music hall singer and male-impersonator. Her famous signature song, "Burlington Bertie from Bow", written by her manager and first husband, William Hargreaves, was an imm… read moreElla Shields (September 27, 1879 – August 5, 1952) was a music hall singer and male-impersonator. Her famous signature song, "Burlington Bertie from Bow", written by her manager and first husband, William Hargreaves, was an immediate hit that is still sung to this day. Though American-b… read more
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Marie Lloyd
1,113 listeners
Matilda Alice Victoria Wood (12 February 1870 – 7 October 1922) was an English music hall singer, best known as Marie Lloyd. Her ability to… read moreMatilda Alice Victoria Wood (12 February 1870 – 7 October 1922) was an English music hall singer, best known as Marie Lloyd. Her ability to add lewdness to the most innocent of lyrics led to frequent clashes with the then guardians of mo… read moreMatilda Alice Victoria Wood (12 February 1870 – 7 October 1922) was an English music hall singer, best known as Marie Lloyd. Her ability to add lewdness to the most innocent of lyrics led to frequent clashes with the then guardians of morality. Her performances articulated disappointments of life… read more
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Florrie Forde
2,273 listeners
Florrie Forde (August 16, 1875 - April 18, 1940), born Flora May Flannagan, was an Australian popular singer and entertainer. She was one o… read moreFlorrie Forde (August 16, 1875 - April 18, 1940), born Flora May Flannagan, was an Australian popular singer and entertainer. She was one of the greatest stars of the early 20th Century music hall. Forde was born in Richmond, Victoria, A… read moreFlorrie Forde (August 16, 1875 - April 18, 1940), born Flora May Flannagan, was an Australian popular singer and entertainer. She was one of the greatest stars of the early 20th Century music hall. Forde was born in Richmond, Victoria, Australia in 1875. At the age of sixteen, she ran away from h… read more
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Charles Coborn
530 listeners
Coborn, whose real name was Colin McCallum, was born in 1852, and had one of the longest careers of any music hall performer, from 1872 unt… read moreCoborn, whose real name was Colin McCallum, was born in 1852, and had one of the longest careers of any music hall performer, from 1872 until his death in 1945. He was the classic example of a performer whose fame rested very largely on … read moreCoborn, whose real name was Colin McCallum, was born in 1852, and had one of the longest careers of any music hall performer, from 1872 until his death in 1945. He was the classic example of a performer whose fame rested very largely on only two songs, the one chosen here and 'Two Lovely Bla… read more
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Harry Champion
2,606 listeners
William Crump (April 17, 1865 – January 14, 1942), better known by the stage name Harry Champion, was a famous British music hall composer … read moreWilliam Crump (April 17, 1865 – January 14, 1942), better known by the stage name Harry Champion, was a famous British music hall composer and star. Born in Shoreditch, London, he first appeared in a music hall at the age of 15. In 1888 … read moreWilliam Crump (April 17, 1865 – January 14, 1942), better known by the stage name Harry Champion, was a famous British music hall composer and star. Born in Shoreditch, London, he first appeared in a music hall at the age of 15. In 1888 he changed his stage name from Will Conray, and with a wide … read more
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Gus Elen
730 listeners
Ernest Augustus Elen (22 July 1862 – 17 February 1940) was an English music hall singer and comedian. He achieved success from 1891, perfor… read moreErnest Augustus Elen (22 July 1862 – 17 February 1940) was an English music hall singer and comedian. He achieved success from 1891, performing cockney songs including "Arf a Pint of Ale", "It's a Great Big Shame"… read moreErnest Augustus Elen (22 July 1862 – 17 February 1940) was an English music hall singer and comedian. He achieved success from 1891, performing cockney songs including "Arf a Pint of Ale", "It's a Great Big Shame", "Down the Road" and "If It Wasn't for… read more
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Ella Retford
783 listeners
Ella Retford (1885 - 1962) was an English music hall singer and actress. View wikiElla Retford (1885 - 1962) was an English music hall singer and actress. View wikiElla Retford (1885 - 1962) was an English music hall singer and actress. View wiki