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. It came to the end of the night and I was like, Wow. In 1990, he became the afternoon drive host at 98.5 WNCX, a position he would hold for the next 31 years. I'm generally not a fan of authors killing of family members of the protagonist. Morgan Stanley chief U.S. equity strategist Mike Wilson recently compared U.S. stock valuations to the "death zone" sometimes encountered by mountain climbers. Rachel (not currently receiving notifications) Hall, Visit The Discerning Reader for more reviews & giveaways. John mentioned that the Michael Stanley Band broke the record at the Blossom Music Center for a three nightstand: 64,965 on August 23, 24, and 26, 1982. The Michael Stanley Band, or MSB for short, would record 11 studio albums and set concert attendance records in Ohio. Stanley age of Saginaw, Michigan, born February 3rd, 1928 passed away on February 23rd, 2023 ;Surviving Stanley:Surviving besides his wife Bernice are two sons and one daughter, Gary Witkowski, Saginaw; Gail (John) Dumbra, Lewiston; Michael Witkowski, Saginaw; six grandchildren, Kirk, Jeffrey (Lauren), Brandon (Crystal), Jeremy, Justin and Cleveland rock and roll legend Michael Stanley died Friday at the age of 72 following a months-long battle with lung cancer. The story felt disjointed and not up to their usual standard. His heartland music resonated with legions of listeners, and his concerts set attendance records and took on mythic proportions. Michael Stanley's passing at the age of 30 on Thursday, August 11, 2022 has been publicly announced by Sien-Shelton Funeral Home in Skiatook, OK. I was like, Damn, Bob (Seger) sure busted out. Following his stint on TV, he became an afternoon radio DJ from 1990 through February 2021, alongside occasional albums and local shows. I have a little MP3 player, he said. All Rights Reserved. Photo: 98.5 WNCX/Facebook. A musician & songwriter who could pack arenas. 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. ", RELATED: Fans share favorite memories of Michael Stanley. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. I was familiar with Botswana through another series which I feel served to train me to appreciate Michael Stanley's series all that much more. How come we cant get Michael, too. He was huge in the Midwest Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburgh. Of course not. He played in a band called The Tree Stumps, then Silk, and was able to secure his first record contract in 1969. 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. My sincere condolences go out to the Stanley family on the passing of Michael. Family and friends are The death of Michael Stanley, a music legend to Cleveland area rock fans, saddened many people when we heard the news last week. But all the record companies cared about were the foreign bands they were signing. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Doris Stanley. Show your support Send a Gift Send a gift to a service or familys home. 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. I adored the idea of a Botswanaian police procedural that steps away from the philosophical Mma Ramotswe mysteries. 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.. "We were big in San Francisco, but we didnt do much in LA. 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. 39. Kubu comes back from a police conference in NY, inspired to find the truth, and restore his prodigious appetite. It was really a lot of us against the world kind of feeling, he said. 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. He was at the station for more than 30 years, ending his stint just last month when ill health overtook him. We want to hear from you! As international thrillers go you'd be hard pushed in my opinion, to find a better series to indulge in. 33 on the chart. All the characters are well etched. And if thats true (and I definitely think it is) then I have been happily out of work for over 50 years! Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This is the 5th novel in Michael Stanley's Detective Kubu series set in Botswana, one of Sub-Saharan Africa's most promising nations. Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters. 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. ", "Somebody once said that if you love your job then it's not really work," he said. Our readers left thousands of comments on our social media I got in it to be a songwriter. He also spent a year on the same stations Cleveland Tonight, with his television years garnering him 11 local Emmys. Of course, as anyone who reads Kubu knows, nuance is not Mabaku's strong point. 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. 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! Catch up on last 4 shows: Tour of Australia, Japan, Jamaica, Spain & France; Co-Host Juice Newton; Heartbreak Hotel and Songwriter Paul Williams! Hook is an essential for any good novelhow it start and keeps a leader keep on reading it. Even more importantly, Michaels songs spoke to our hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Solid Gold Members get 5 years of shows, classic programs & themed box sets, plus weekly show download! But only once, after a Michael Stanley concert, did he forget to get his check. What was missing was the wonderful sense of place that are in the previous books. You will be redirected back to your article in, Jonathan Majors Talks About Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania Negative Reviews, Spirit Awards: 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' Takes Best Feature, 6 Other Trophies; 'The Bear', Quinta Brunson Tops In TV - Full Winners List, ParaPod Awards Set Nominees For Paranormal Event, Willem Dafoe Requested Emma Stone Slap Him Then Begged For More 19 Times, Prolific Actor Dies At 61 After Aneurysm; Hollywood Reax + Career In Photos, Eyes $51M+ Opening In U.S., A Record For Rocky Spinoff Franchise & Amazon, SAG-AFTRA And Casting Directors Weigh In On Self-Tape Controversy, Oscar Winner Guillermo del Toro On The Films That Lit His Fuse. We were big in Denver, we were big in Texas and Florida, but we couldnt get into Indianapolis.". Will he compromise the case, should the culprit be apprehended? Born Michael Stanley Gee, he grew up in Northeast Ohio, graduating Hiram College, then later attended on a baseball scholarship. 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. 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. Szymczyk told Cleveland.com that although Stanley was in declining health as they cut the Tough Room album last year, Its pretty rocked out. "Michael Stanley is dealing with serious health issues that prevent him from joining you in his 3-7pm time slot. Most of the early records by Stanley and his group were produced by Bill Szymczyk, best known as the Eagles producer. As fans we adored and revered him, and in return he loved us right back. The Michael Stanley Band broke up in 1986, after having gone through a succession of major labels that included Epic, Arista and EMI America. Stanley will be buried in a private ceremony at Lake View Cemetery. 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. 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. 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." The energy of his music and its ability to bring people together helped to make Cleveland the Rock and Roll Capital of the World, and it galvanized the community to rally together and make our city the home of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. It has 199 of my favorite all time songs, five of which are Michael Stanley. Especially when no progress seems likely as the case progresses. You don't do that if you're not successful. 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.) The Rocky River High School and Hiram "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 transitioned into a radio personality. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. This mystery, #5 in the series featuring Botswana policeman David "Kubu" Bengu, was just plain excellent. 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. Add a Memory Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Michael has always been a master at the craft of songwriting. 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. I was literally stunned, said John, upon learning that legendary Cleveland rock and roll star Michael Stanley died Friday of lung cancer. An amazing book from Michael and Stanley, amazing for its contradictions and irony. So that tells you something.. Michael lives in Johannesburg, South Africa, and Stanley in Minneapolis. The chief is murdered and some elders. The rocker was most recognized in the post-Michael Stanley Band years as a local TV and radio broadcaster. 2023 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. It was signed, T.J. When his father is stabbed to death, Kubu cannot stay away from the investigation, with his ego trumping common sense. 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. This one felt flat. Johns ultimate tribute to Michael Stanley can be heard through his earphones during his daily walks in Poland Woods. Kubu is such a lovely character. WebMichael Paul Stanley was born January 27, 1980 in Freehold, New Jersey to Paul and Eileen Stanley. 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. This book seemed to be especially long. Kubu is told to stay off the case and focus on the murder-made-to-look-like- suicide of a civil servant in the mining department. 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"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. Cleveland rocker Stanley has died at age 72 after battling lung cancer. Did we reach the level that we wanted to, or that the fans wanted us to? Plus, weekly show download! The group scored in 1981 when the song He Cant Love You cracked the Billboard Top 40, getting as high as No. FORECAST | Windy start to the weekendflurries too! He then is assigned the death of a government official and it ends up being tied into his fathers murder. I really, REALLY hope this is not the last in the Detective Kubu series! Detective novel set in Botswana but for Kudu, this time it's personal! 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). Such grace.. 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. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. 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) US stocks have surged too high and are now in a "death zone", Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson said. A bright light & warm soul. 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. Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. 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 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. The clues lead to either the mine executives or the chief's son. Details! Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. He is predeceased by his mother, Martha Fitzpatrick; his father, Stanley Gee; and his late wife, Denise Skinner. 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. 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. For 12 years, Thomas John introduced the bands at the Agora in downtown Youngstown, for which he was paid. Michael was born November 14, 1962 in Charleston South Carolina. 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. 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. 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. Stanley was enough a part of Cleveland iconography that he appeared as himself on The Drew Carey Show, set in that city. We had two top 40 hits. 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. John even sat in on some recording sessions. Stanley told Monica Robins. Although he went to Hiram on a baseball scholarship, Stanley quickly found his calling in music. 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. El, 5150 Calkins Rd, Flint. "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." 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. Already a member, log in! "There's no easy way to say this, Kubu. 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. You can watch in the player below: Michael Stanley is survived by his wife Ilsa, his two daughters, and five grandchildren. Record executives soon changed his name from Michael Gee to Michael Stanley. 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. Listen online, phone or pad! 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. MICHAEL STANLEY OBITUARY. We will miss Michael dearly.. Age 50, of Grand Blanc, died Friday, December 14, 2012 at his residence. I certainly felt the frustration myself. 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. Thats the kind of impact they had.. Two years later, My Town became the bands second Top 40 hit, peaking at No. Example video title will go here for this video. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 16th 2023 from 10:00 AM to Rabbi Karen Companez officiating. 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! It starts with a family tragedy and ends up as a much more entangled, complicated tale of international corporate interests and corruption. 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. 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.
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