In a letter posted Saturday on the radio stations website, Stanley wrote a farewell to fans: Hey gang Well, if youre reading this then I am off to catch up with that big club tour in the sky. WebThe obituary was featured in The Journal on February 28, 2023. I was like, Damn, Bob (Seger) sure busted out. WNCX later wrote that Stanley had been battling lung cancer for the past seven months "with the same strength and dignity he carried throughout his life.". That was the coolest thing. And I walk out the door, and Im walking down Federal Street, and I realize I never got paid. On March 3, the classic rock station finally acknowledged his absence, saying, Michael Stanley is dealing with serious health issues that prevent him from joining you in his 3-7pm time slot. He is predeceased by his mother, Martha Fitzpatrick; his father, Stanley Gee; and his late wife, Denise Skinner. Two years later, "My Town" became the bands second Top 40 hit, peaking at No. Michael was the king of Cleveland, and of course the Michael Stanley Band became a Midwest powerhouse, Walsh said in a statement published at Cleveland.com. This is my first full length Michael Stanley novel featuring Inspector Kubu. Stanley, who passed away Friday at the age of 72 from lung cancer, leaves more than a small part of himself behind in his native Cleveland -- and a gaping hole in a Hardly a day went by when John didnt play a Michael Stanley song or two, or three. He then is assigned the death of a government official and it ends up being tied into his fathers murder. Cleveland rocker Stanley has died at age 72 after battling lung cancer. Stanley's family says in a statement he died Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Cleveland, where he performed regularly and worked at rock radio station WNCX. (CHUCK CROW/AP) Johns ultimate tribute to Michael Stanley can be heard through his earphones during his daily walks in Poland Woods. WNCX says he will be laid to rest at Lake View Cemetery in a private The rocker was most recognized in the post-Michael Stanley Band years as a local TV and radio broadcaster. They were a band and they got signed and everything was great, said John. Get help and learn more about the design. Michael Stanley, who parlayed rocker stardom in the 70s and 80s into successful stints in radio and television in his later years, died Friday of lung cancer at his It was really a lot of us against the world kind of feeling, he said. Despite this only being my second read in this exceptional series, set in modern day Botswana, the writing duo of Michael Stanley (Michael Sears and Stanley Trollip) have already established a firm place on my 'must read' list. It has 199 of my favorite all time songs, five of which are Michael Stanley. He then transitioned into a radio personality. MICHAEL STANLEY OBITUARY. For the last three decades, Clevelanders were also lucky enough to have had Michael take us through afternoon drive time, playing classic rock songs on 98.5 WNCX. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, based in Cleveland, issued a statement Saturday, remembering Stanley as our citys most beloved musician, songwriter and rocker., His heartland music resonated with legions of listeners, and his concerts set attendance records and took on mythic proportions. I certainly felt the frustration myself. For 12 years, Thomas John introduced the bands at the Agora in downtown Youngstown, for which he was paid. Michael Stanley's health is keeping him off-air for the time being. The native of Northeast Ohio led the Michael Stanley Band to fame in the late 1970s and early 1980s before becoming a popular radio and television host. You don't do that if you're not successful. WebStanley Michael passed away on February 14, 2023 in Dove Creek, Colorado. Michael Stanley was born on 25 March 1948 (age 72 years; as in 2021 at the time of death) in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. He was graduated from Hiram College. His fathers name was F. Stanley Gee and his mothers name is Martha Galloway Gee. Michael Stanley was one of the most famous American singers, songwriters, and musicians. Stanley is survived by two daughters, Anna Sary (Christian) and Sarah Sharp (Aaron); his wife, Ilsa Glanzberg and stepson Cole Sweeney; his sister, Nancy Oosterhoudt, and niece, Claire Kloss; and five grandchildren: Mallory Sidoti (Mike), Aidan Kraus, Brody Kraus, Wren Sary and Phoebe Sary. We are sad to announce that on February 24, 2023, at the age of 66, Stanley Michael Black of Etters, Pennsylvania passed away. "A Death in the Family" is the fifth in the Detective Kubu series set in Botswana, South Africa and my third foray into these exciting and hugely entertaining stories. His letter to his fans before his death says it all. Even more importantly, Michaels songs spoke to our hearts. That song and a 1983 follow-up, the Cleveland-inspired My Town, which also cracked the top 40, were early staples of a nascent MTV. A Death in the Family is book 5 in the Detective Kubu series written by brilliant writing team, Michael Stanley (Michael Sears and Stanley Trollip). I was always drawn to the rousers and this one has more rousers than weepies.. Peace., Joe Walsh, another Cleveland rock hero and a player on Stanleys second album in the 1970s paid homage. Born Michael Stanley Gee, Stanley grew up in Northeast Ohio, graduating first from Rocky River High School and then Hiram College. We will miss Michael dearly.. Following his stint on TV, he became an afternoon radio DJ from 1990 through February 2021, alongside occasional albums and local shows. a music critic and author who was raised in John himself was behind the microphone in the 1970s and 80s as the afternoon drive disc jockey on then-radio station WSRD, nicknamed The Wizzard.. Michael was born November 14, 1962 in Charleston South Carolina. The energy of his music and its ability to bring people together helped to make Cleveland the Rock and Roll Capitol of the World, and it galvanized the community to rally together and make our city the home of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. "My biggest regret is that, for a lot of people, there was a feeling that it wasnt a successful band or that we were only a Cleveland band." a charity of one's choice. The Michael Stanley Band, or MSB for short, would record 11 studio albums and set concert attendance records at the Richfield Coliseum and Blossom Music Center. We will miss Michael dearly. 07, 2021, 12:57 p.m. Cleveland music icon Michael Stanley died Friday at the age of 72. Michael Stanley, who became known nationally for a radio hit in 1981 but was the very symbol of rock n roll for decades in the city of Cleveland, died Friday at age 72. Michael Stanley's passing at the age of 64 on Thursday, June 30, 2022 has been publicly announced by Jones-Walton-Sheridan Funeral Home in Cranston, RI. So,they didnt give him any support. Survivors include daughters Anna Sary (Christian) and Sarah Sharp (Aaron); his sister, Nancy Oosterhoudt and niece Claire Kloss; his wife, Ilsa Glanzberg and stepson Cole Sweeney; and his five grandchildren Mallory Sidoti (Mike), Aidan Kraus, Brody Kraus, Wren Sary and Phoebe Sary. It came to the end of the night and I was like, Wow. The live double album Stage Pass was recorded in Cleveland, and youd see him at the Agora [in Youngstown] and it was exactly the same vibe, said John. The MSB had its biggest national profile in 1980 when the single He Cant Love You reached No. I like the Detective Kubu books, but in general feel that they go on and on. Michael Stanley is survived by his wife Ilsa, his two daughters, and five grandchildren. Of course, as anyone who reads Kubu knows, nuance is not Mabaku's strong point. And the record they broke was Led Zepplins, said John. Funeral Home Services for Stanley are being provided by Ertel Funeral Home. Read because you love post colonial African detective fiction. He also spent a year on the same stations Cleveland Tonight, with his television years garnering him 11 local Emmys. Another excellent addition to the Detective David "Kubu" Bengu series. Michael passed away from health complications and was surrounded by his family. Example video title will go here for this video. But as popular as MSB was locally, they just couldnt quite ascend to national stardom. As an early reviewer I had the pleasure of reading my first Detective Kubu Mystery. Cleveland rocker Stanley has died at age 72 after battling lung cancer. 39. He co-hosted PM Magazine on Clevelands Channel 8 from 1987-90. The chief is murdered and some elders. Stanley was enough a part of Cleveland iconography that he appeared as himself on The Drew Carey Show, set in that city. In its late 70s/early 80s heyday, the Michael Stanley Band would sell out multiple nights at the Richfield Coliseum and Blossom Music Center. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. "I didnt get into this whole thing to be the front man of MSB or whatever," Stanley told 3News' Monica Robins in 2014. While it was quite an involved mystery and the characters were interesting, I had expected a different approach to crime solving more in touch with the community and more charismatic detective. Michael Stanley, who became known nationally for a radio hit in 1981 but was the very symbol of rock n roll for decades in the city of Cleveland, died Friday at age 72. Two years later, My Town became the bands second Top 40 hit, peaking at No. Hook is an essential for any good novelhow it start and keeps a leader keep on reading it. You are a rocker! Michael has always been a master at the craft of songwriting. This time, tragedy strikes Asst. This latest Detective Kubu Mystery is a gem, although the Botswana assistant superintendent of its CID is one frustrated detective throughout most of the novel. But before the bus pulls out I wanted to thank all of you for being a part of my musical journey. The different strands of the same story come together at the end. I received an advance e-book copy of A Death in the Family by Michael Stanley directly from the author in exchange for an honest review. Detective novel set in Botswana but for Kudu, this time it's personal! Listen online, phone or pad! The death of Michael Stanley, a music legend to Cleveland area rock fans, saddened many people when we heard the news last week. Plus hear The Lost 45 of the Day! The Michael Stanley Band broke up in 1986, after having gone through a succession of major labels that included Epic, Arista and EMI America. Monthly Listeners! The band would break up in 1987, playing a dozen farewell shows at the Front Row Theater. 39. Even thought this is the fifth book in the series, I do think the books work quite well as stand alone novels. A Death in the Family follows on from Deadly Harvest, that I read not so long ago. How come we cant get Michael, too. He was huge in the Midwest Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburgh. He thanked his family, friends, co-workers, and supporters "for being a part of my musical journey" and ended with his famous catchphrase: "It's your worldpay attention! Meanwhile, major trouble ensues in the mining town, when the elders decide not to accept the Chinese mining company's offer. I didnt get into this whole thing to be the front man of MSB or whatever, Stanley told local Ohio TV station 3News Monica Robins in 2014. This is not a terribly bleak depiction of this sunny land, but a reminder that even a country full of good people can fall prey to bad influences. Show your support Send a Gift Send a gift to a service or familys home. The author Michael Stanley (South African born writing duo Michael Sears and Stanley Trollip) have created a top notch and totally compelling Botswana police series, that is both atmospheric, gripping and utterly loveable. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Doris Stanley. After the breakup, Stanley returned to solo albums and also hooked up with the bands the Resonators and the Ghost Poets, releasing work on Razor & Tie or his own labels. Michael Stanley April 29, 1968 - November 10, 2021 Raleigh, North Carolina - Michael Stanley, 53, of Raleigh, formerly of Dunn, died Wednesday, November 10, He played in a band that was first called The Tree Stumps, then Silk, and was able to secure his first record contract in 1969. Photo: 98.5 WNCX/Facebook. Marcia L. Stanley died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Heritage of Bel Kubu is such a lovely character. We want to hear from you! 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But before and after that, the band was disproportionately huge in Ohio and surrounding states, which took their song Midwest Midnight (introduced on the live album Stage Pass, with its famous cleavage-baring cover) to heart as a statement of regional pride. Plus, weekly show download! Thanks for all your help! The obituary was In 1981, MSB received national attention when the song "He Can't Love You" cracked the Billboard Top 40, getting as high as No. Michael Christensen died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk. Flood Warning issued for parts of several Northeast Ohio counties, The beloved musician-turned-DJ had been battling a serious illness, Fans share favorite memories of Michael Stanley, Stanley told Cleveland Magazine in a 2019 interview, 2022 shaping up to be 'epic' year in concerts, Cleveland Cavaliers CEO Len Komoroski says, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2021 induction ceremony moves to Cleveland's Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse this October, Michael Stanley joins Contemporary Youth Orchestra to create Another New Years Eve fundraising video. All Rights Reserved. "There's no easy way to say this, Kubu. 33 on the Billboard 100. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. It's been a while since I read one of these, but I'd forgotten the stark contrast between this depiction of Botswana, as a nation as flawed as most others, and that if Alexander McCall Smith, whose Botswana is idyllic, full of polite, respectful people who might succumb to greed, bad judgment, or witchcraft from time to time, but not much worse than that. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 16th 2023 from 10:00 AM to This one is a very heart-rending and personal story for Assistant Superintendent David "Kubu" Bengu, who works in CID out of Gabarone, Botswana, in which he is awakened in the middle of the night to be told that his father has died--and worse, has been brutally murdered. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Stanley was deeply involved in the local Cleveland community, so much so that a section of Clevelands Huron Avenue was renamed Michael Stanley Way in 2019. As international thrillers go you'd be hard pushed in my opinion, to find a better series to indulge in. Age 50, of Grand Blanc, died Friday, December 14, 2012 at his residence. Stanley did his final afternoon drive shift on WNCX on Feb. 19. WebSTR/AFP via Getty Images. But can he? Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. I always find it mind boggling when more than one person has written a book as to how they can get on and make their ideas work together and yet these two are on their fifth book. He will always be remembered as a loving father, brother, husband, a loyal friend, and the leader of one of Clevelands most successful rock bands.. Such grace.. Our readers left thousands of comments on our social media This mystery, #5 in the series featuring Botswana policeman David "Kubu" Bengu, was just plain excellent. This is the 5th novel in Michael Stanley's Detective Kubu series set in Botswana, one of Sub-Saharan Africa's most promising nations. The timing was awful because Stanleys wife, Libby, had recently given birth to twin daughters, Sarah and Anna. But Stanley, a guitarist and songwriter, still dreamed of a career in music. Kubu comes back from a police conference in NY, inspired to find the truth, and restore his prodigious appetite. El, 5150 Calkins Rd, Flint. Services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, December 17, 2012 at Temple Beth. Your father's dead. We had two top 40 hits. Michael graduated from Plano Senior High School, and went on to earn his Bachelor's of Business Administration and Finance from Texas Tech University in 2004. There is a mine in the area that wants to expand and it would displace a lot of local villagers and the villagers are split whether to let the mine expand or not. The Rocky River High School and Hiram Family and friends are His contributions to rock and roll and our region will not be forgotten, and we are honored to preserve his legacy and tell his story forever at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame., A statement from his family said that the singer/songwriter (and, in his final act, DJ) full name Michael Stanley Gee had passed away peacefully at home on March 5th with his family by his side Michael battled lung cancer for seven months with the same strength and dignity he carried throughout his life. Kubu's father is killed and he is told he can't participate in the investigation. So, I hear Michael Stanley almost every daywalking in the woods.. But that was hardly the extent of his TV credits. On Wednesday, the WNCX-FM radio station in Cleveland announced Thank you to Orenda books for providing me with a copy of this book for review. I think that some good edits wouldn't have hurt the story in the least, and could have saved the reader from feeling bogged down midway through the mystery. Source: music-news.com Alice Cooper didn't know if he should leave the house with his make-up on at the height of his drink and drug addiction. I mean you felt like you were a part of that album even though you werent.. Pictured was a head and shoulders shot of Michael Stanley singing into a microphone. Already a member, log in! PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- If you grew up in the Rust Belt in the 1970's and 1980's, chances are you heard Michael Stanley on your radio at some point. US stocks have surged too high and are now in a "death zone", Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson said. I enjoyed this instalment very much. Most of the early records by Stanley and his group were produced by Bill Szymczyk, best known as the Eagles producer. I'm afraid he's been murdered.". Did we reach the level that we wanted to, or that the fans wanted us to? My sincere condolences go out to the Stanley family on the passing of Michael. Szymczyk told Cleveland.com that although Stanley was in declining health as they cut the Tough Room album last year, Its pretty rocked out. CLEVELAND Legendary Cleveland singer-songwriter and radio personality Michael Stanley died Friday at the age of 72, following a months-long fight with lung No, we didn't.". Morgan Stanley chief U.S. equity strategist Mike Wilson recently compared U.S. stock valuations to the "death zone" sometimes encountered by mountain climbers. John was close personal friends with Stanley and the other band members, three of whom Gary Markasky, Michael Gismondi and Dan Pecchio were from Youngstown. Rachel (not currently receiving notifications) Hall, Visit The Discerning Reader for more reviews & giveaways. Even more importantly, Michaels songs spoke to our hearts., As fans we adored and revered him, and in return he loved us right back, Harris continued. I was so disappointed that this was the last book in the series, but when I wrote the authors on another matter, they said that there was a new one in the works and it would be out in July in the UK and in October in the US. He played himself on an episode of The Drew Carey Show,whose theme songs was a cover of Cleveland Rocks and was set in the city. The cause of death was lung cancer that had been diagnosed seven months earlier. The funeral service will be private, and Stanley will be buried at Lake View Cemetery, the family said. At the start, his father is killed by a lethal knife wound, and Kubu is told by his boss to take a week off and stay away completely from the investigation.