Singer-songwriter Michael Stanley died this week of lung cancer at age 72. But only once, after a Michael Stanley concert, did he forget to get his check. You are a rocker! Catch up on last 4 shows: Tour of Australia, Japan, Jamaica, Spain & France; Co-Host Juice Newton; Heartbreak Hotel and Songwriter Paul Williams! Kubu is such a lovely character. Those desiring may make contribution to Temple Beth El or. We had two top 40 hits. 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. 39. Pictured was a head and shoulders shot of Michael Stanley singing into a microphone. Share Obituary Let others know about That's what I wanted to do. He co-hosted PM Magazine on Clevelands Channel 8 from 1987-90. Example video title will go here for this video. 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. CLEVELAND Legendary Cleveland singer-songwriter and radio personality Michael Stanley died Friday at the age of 72, following a months-long fight with lung Born Michael Stanley Gee, Stanley grew up in Northeast Ohio, graduating first from Rocky River High School and then Hiram College. I was like, Damn, Bob (Seger) sure busted out. Get help and learn more about the design. Plus, weekly show download! I was always drawn to the rousers and this one has more rousers than weepies.. An amazing book from Michael and Stanley, amazing for its contradictions and irony. The 73-year-old rocker - who got sober almost four decades ago - has recalled how he was unable to identify himself from his stage persona, who is famous for wearing signature black eye make-up and parading on stage with snakes around his neck, during his []. Michael Stanley is survived by his wife Ilsa, his two daughters, and five grandchildren. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. So, I hear Michael Stanley almost every daywalking in the woods.. Photo: 98.5 WNCX/Facebook. 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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. But that was hardly the extent of his TV credits. But all the record companies cared about were the foreign bands they were signing. US stocks have surged too high and are now in a "death zone", Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson said. The MSB had its biggest national profile in 1980 when the single He Cant Love You reached No. This time, tragedy strikes Asst. a music critic and author who was raised in According to author Jacob Hoye in his book, "MTV Uncensored," "He Cant Love You" was the 47th video ever played on MTV. Your father's dead. Of course, as anyone who reads Kubu knows, nuance is not Mabaku's strong point. The story felt disjointed and not up to their usual standard. "Michael Stanley is dealing with serious health issues that prevent him from joining you in his 3-7pm time slot. He then transitioned into a radio personality. As fans we adored and revered him, and in return he loved us right back. All the murders are connected. Show your support Send a Gift Send a gift to a service or familys home. 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. 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. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 16th 2023 from 10:00 AM to And if thats true (and I definitely think it is) then I have been happily out of work for over 50 years! 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. Michael was born November 14, 1962 in Charleston South Carolina. When his father is stabbed to death, Kubu cannot stay away from the investigation, with his ego trumping common sense. He will have a posthumous album, Tough Room, out later this year. 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. I'm generally not a fan of authors killing of family members of the protagonist. 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Michael Stanley.. 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. 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. Stanley was enough a part of Cleveland iconography that he appeared as himself on The Drew Carey Show, set in that city. Thanks for all your help! And I went back., John said. I've read and enjoyed the other books with Detective Kubu. I was literally stunned, said John, upon learning that legendary Cleveland rock and roll star Michael Stanley died Friday of lung cancer. The group scored in 1981 when the song He Cant Love You cracked the Billboard Top 40, getting as high as No. Rabbi Karen Companez officiating. As international thrillers go you'd be hard pushed in my opinion, to find a better series to indulge in. What was missing was the wonderful sense of place that are in the previous books. The Michael Stanley Band broke up in 1986, after having gone through a succession of major labels that included Epic, Arista and EMI America. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. Johns ultimate tribute to Michael Stanley can be heard through his earphones during his daily walks in Poland Woods. 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. 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. WebMichael Paul Stanley was born January 27, 1980 in Freehold, New Jersey to Paul and Eileen Stanley. 39. That was the coolest thing. And I walk out the door, and Im walking down Federal Street, and I realize I never got paid. I mean you felt like you were a part of that album even though you werent.. WNCX says he will be laid to rest at Lake View Cemetery in a private ceremony, and the family asks that donations be made to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank and Cleveland Animal Protective League in his memory. He is predeceased by his mother, Martha Fitzpatrick; his father, Stanley Gee; and his late wife, Denise Skinner. But as popular as MSB was locally, they just couldnt quite ascend to national stardom. 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. In 1974, Stanley put together the band that would take his name and catapult him to success. Cleveland rock and roll legend Michael Stanley died Friday at the age of 72 following a months-long battle with lung cancer. 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. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. 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. 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. Kubu's father is killed and he is told he can't participate in the investigation. A musician & songwriter who could pack arenas. Services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, December 17, 2012 at Temple Beth. I probably will try another of these books at some time but better ones are calling me now. Following his stint on TV, he became an afternoon radio DJ from 1990 through February 2021, alongside occasional albums and local shows. The Michael Stanley Band, or MSB for short, would record 11 studio albums and set concert attendance records in Ohio. 33 on the chart. 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. John even sat in on some recording sessions. Szymczyk told Cleveland.com that although Stanley was in declining health as they cut the Tough Room album last year, Its pretty rocked out. You can watch in the player below: Michael Stanley is survived by his wife Ilsa, his two daughters, and five grandchildren. The Daily News publishes death notices and obituaries on a daily basis for Norfolkans, area residents and former residents. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. 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. ", RELATED: Fans share favorite memories of Michael Stanley. Will he compromise the case, should the culprit be apprehended? 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. 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 (As a solo artist, Stanley recorded for MCA and Tumbleweed, and his first band, Silk, released an album for ABC in 1969, also produced by Szymczyk.) Stanley will be buried in a private ceremony at Lake View Cemetery. Get Superstar Spotlights on Linda Ronstadt, Neil Diamond, Barry Manilow, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Ringo Starr, Tina Turner, Dionne Warwick, Chicago, Barbra Streisand, Olivia Newton-John, Eurythmics, Dolly Parton, Carly Simon & Duran Duran! "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." Especially when no progress seems likely as the case progresses. The chief is murdered and some elders. This book seemed to be especially long. 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. A bright light & warm soul. He was the co-host of WJW Channel 8's PM Magazine and Cleveland Tonight from 1987-91. Solid Gold Members get 5 years of shows, classic programs & themed box sets, plus weekly show download! In the Botswana of detective Kubu Bengu, all manner of nasty things are afoot, including political corruption, mineral exploitation, foreign influence and manipulation, not to mention multiple murders, some of them very close to home. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. I'm afraid he's been murdered.". 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. Michael Sears and Stanley Trollip known collectively as Michael Stanley bring us a brand new gripping story featuring Detective Kubu. The star of this series is the endearing and passionate Assistant Superintendent David 'Kubu' Bengu, a man with a remarkably big appetite for food, opera music, his family and ensuring that justice is served. 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. Such grace.. Hardly a day went by when John didnt play a Michael Stanley song or two, or three. Hook is an essential for any good novelhow it start and keeps a leader keep on reading it. Somebody once said that if you love your job then its not really work. It was a well-plotted police procedural that allowed the reader to fully follow the Botswana crime-solving process, which is similar to that in the US. His record company changed his name to Michael Stanley. 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). Thank you to Orenda books for providing me with a copy of this book for review. I have a little MP3 player, he said. In 1974, Stanley formed the band that took his name. Already a member, log in! 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. Details! Monthly Listeners! Of course not. The death of Michael Stanley, a music legend to Cleveland area rock fans, saddened many people when we heard the news last week. As an early reviewer I had the pleasure of reading my first Detective Kubu Mystery. His letter to his fans before his death says it all. Michael was our citys most beloved musician, songwriter and rocker. It was signed, T.J. "We were big in San Francisco, but we didnt do much in LA. 33 on the Billboard 100. I enjoyed this instalment very much. 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. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Michael passed away from health complications and was surrounded by his family. 07, 2021, 12:57 p.m. Cleveland music icon Michael Stanley died Friday at the age of 72. a charity of one's choice. The different strands of the same story come together at the end. 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. Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. He also spent a year on the same stations Cleveland Tonight, with his television years garnering him 11 local Emmys. He does and keeps getting reprimanded. Less than two hours after Stanley's death was announced, the radio station shared a letter he wrote to fans in his final days, beginning with him saying, "If you're reading this then I am off to catch up with that big club tour in the sky." FORECAST | Windy start to the weekendflurries too! No, we didn't.". 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. We are sad to announce that on February 24, 2023, at the age of 66, Stanley Michael Black of Etters, Pennsylvania passed away. 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. Kubu comes back from a police conference in NY, inspired to find the truth, and restore his prodigious appetite. The obituary was We will miss Michael dearly.. Michael Stanley is the writing partnership of Michael Sears and Stanley Trollip. He always has rousers and weepies. We just couldnt bust him out of there.. So that tells you something.. Read because you love post colonial African detective fiction. It starts with a family tragedy and ends up as a much more entangled, complicated tale of international corporate interests and corruption. I was literally stunned, said John, upon learning that legendary Cleveland rock and roll star Michael Stanley died Friday of lung cancer. What follows is a very frustrating time for Kubu as his irascible boss Mabaku bars him from any participation in the investigation because of Kubu's obvious closeness to the victim. Age 50, of Grand Blanc, died Friday, December 14, 2012 at his residence. "I didnt get into this whole thing to be the front man of MSB or whatever," Stanley told 3News' Monica Robins in 2014. He then is assigned the death of a government official and it ends up being tied into his fathers murder. Rachel (not currently receiving notifications) Hall, Visit The Discerning Reader for more reviews & giveaways. When the #2 government mining official ends up dead, an apparent suicide, Kubu finally finds a distraction from his misery, and quickly determines the death was not accidental, and he sets off the find the murderer. Listen online, phone or pad! 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. 3News spoke with David Spero about the life and career of Michael Stanley. Greg Harris, president/CEO of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, released a statement saying: It is with a heavy heart that we share that Clevelands native son and local treasure Michael Stanley has passed away. Another excellent addition to the Detective David "Kubu" Bengu series. El, 5150 Calkins Rd, Flint. Meanwhile, there is trouble in a mining town as the elders consider whether to allow expansion and relocation of residents, which went badly the last time, antagonizing the young and unemployed. Marcia L. Stanley died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Heritage of Bel Superintendent David Kubu Bengu when his own father is murdered. The Rocky River High School and Hiram Stanley started out as a solo artist in 1973 with two albums in a more contemplative singer/songwriter vein before forming the Michael Stanley Band, whose 1975 debut on Epic Records, You Break It You Bought It, introduced the more robust, arena-friendly anthems that the group came to be known for. All the way through the entire career, I could never get him a monster hit record that always pissed me off, Szymczyk told the Plain Dealer. Michael has always been a master at the craft of songwriting. "And if that's true (and I definitely think it is) then I have been happily out of work for over fifty years!". 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. 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 Stanley was part of what would become known as the genre of "heartland rock," emphasizing the values of blue-collar middle America, along with such artists as Bob Seger and John Cougar Mellencamp. Kubu's focus is all about improving the lives of his fellow natives and the inherent good of the man ensures he is excellent company! He was 72 and his death was confirmed by his manager. Thats what I wanted to do.. The scenes of Kubu in the US were perhaps not strictly speaking necessary, but they were funny. 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. Detective novel set in Botswana but for Kudu, this time it's personal! Hardly a day went by when John didn't play a Michael Stanley song - or two, or three. We were big in Denver, we were big in Texas and Florida, but we couldnt get into Indianapolis.". All Rights Reserved. Two years later, My Town became the bands second Top 40 hit, peaking at No. On Wednesday, the WNCX-FM radio station in Cleveland announced 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. It has 199 of my favorite all time songs, five of which are Michael Stanley. Born Michael Stanley Gee, he grew up in Northeast Ohio, graduating Hiram College, then later attended on a baseball scholarship. Stanley Michael passed away on February 14, 2023 in Dove Creek, Colorado. And the record they broke was Led Zepplins, said John. Michael lives in Johannesburg, South Africa, and Stanley in Minneapolis. In its late 70s/early 80s heyday, the Michael Stanley Band would sell out multiple nights at the Richfield Coliseum and Blossom Music Center. Send us a tip using our annonymous form. His songs have a way of getting in your head and became songs you end up singing to yourself over and over from then on His music will always be part of me., Tweeted KISS Paul Stanley: RIP MICHAEL STANLEY No relation to me, was a Cleveland legend. 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. He also won 11 local Emmy Awards as co-host of WJW Channel 8s PM Magazine from 1987-90, and then spent another year on the stations Cleveland Tonight. Michael Stanley April 29, 1968 - November 10, 2021 Raleigh, North Carolina - Michael Stanley, 53, of Raleigh, formerly of Dunn, died Wednesday, November 10, They never got the push from the record company that they should have.. His heartland music resonated with legions of listeners, and his concerts set attendance records and took on mythic proportions. It came to the end of the night and I was like, Wow. 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. We will miss Michael dearly. In 1990, he became the afternoon drive host at 98.5 WNCX, a position he would hold for the next 31 years. Although he would continue to write, record, and perform his music for fans for decades to come, Michael Stanley became known to a whole new generation in Northeast Ohio on radio and television. He played in a band called The Tree Stumps, then Silk, and was able to secure his first record contract in 1969. "I got in it to be a songwriter. But can he? This is my first full length Michael Stanley novel featuring Inspector Kubu. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Doris Stanley. It has been important to him to be on air up until recently, because you, his fans, mean that much to him., Stanley left an unreleased album in the can which brought producer Szymczyk back into the fold, more than 50 years after he produced the 1969 album by Silk, followed by a healthy run of records for Stanley and the MSB in the 70s. ", "Somebody once said that if you love your job then it's not really work," he said. "There's no easy way to say this, Kubu. We want to hear from you! "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. But before the bus pulls out I wanted to thank all of you for being a part of my musical journey. WebStanley Michael passed away on February 14, 2023 in Dove Creek, Colorado. Choose from our database of on demand commercial free programs from the past 5 years, classic programs & themed box sets at your convenience! The funeral service will be private, and Stanley will be buried at Lake View Cemetery, the family said. Stanleys rock career was solid in Ohio and the Midwest, but never quite broke through nationally, save for his hit song He Cant Love You. He later was an afternoon drive DJ and Saturday mornings host playing classic rock on radio station 98.5 WNCX. WebSTR/AFP via Getty Images. Published: Mar. "We couldnt get arrested in Columbus," Stanley told Cleveland Magazine in a 2019 interview. CLEVELAND If you grew up in Northeast Ohio in the 1970s and '80s, chances are, Michael Stanley and his band, the Michael Stanley Band, wrote the soundtrack to your formative years. Most of the early records by Stanley and his group were produced by Bill Szymczyk, best known as the Eagles producer. Cleveland rocker Stanley has died at age 72 after battling lung cancer. The Michael Stanley Band broke up in 1986, after having gone through a succession of major labels that included Epic, Arista and EMI America. (As a solo artist, Stanley recorded for MCA and Tumbleweed, and his first band, Silk, released an album for ABC in 1969, also produced by Szymczyk.) Baldwin Wallace eliminated from NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament, Cleveland Monsters Outdoor Classic at FirstEnergy Stadium delayed due to ice conditions. A good mystery set in Botswana. In 1981, MSB received national attention when the song "He Can't Love You" cracked the Billboard Top 40, getting as high as No. Hes remembered by Holly Gleason.