Marilyn Maye has been performing for nine decades as a cabaret singer. She started performing at 7 years old, and by 15, she had her own radio show on KRNT.
Before fame found her, she spent 11 years in Kansas City singing in a trio at the Colony Steakhouse.
At the time, the restaurant only advertised its food. So Maye decided to promote her music on her own, by holding a private performance for airport cab drivers. After that, Maye told KCUR’s Up To Date, the drivers would know what to recommend to visitors wanting entertainment…