The funeral service will be private, and Stanley will be buried at Lake View Cemetery, the family said. We had two top 40 hits. Michael was our citys most beloved musician, songwriter and rocker. We will miss Michael dearly.. The chief is murdered and some elders. Show your support Send a Gift Send a gift to a service or familys home. But as popular as MSB was locally, they just couldnt quite ascend to national stardom. Michael has always been a master at the craft of songwriting. 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. A Death in the Family follows on from Deadly Harvest, that I read not so long ago. A good mystery set in Botswana. "We were big in San Francisco, but we didnt do much in LA. 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. Funeral Home Services for Stanley are being provided by Ertel Funeral Home. I was like, Damn, Bob (Seger) sure busted out. (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 was enough a part of Cleveland iconography that he appeared as himself on The Drew Carey Show, set in that city. 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. Marcia L. Stanley died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Heritage of Bel Our readers left thousands of comments on our social media 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. The clues lead to either the mine executives or the chief's son. We want to hear from you! The Rocky River High School and Hiram They were a band and they got signed and everything was great, said John. "Michael Stanley is dealing with serious health issues that prevent him from joining you in his 3-7pm time slot. Hardly a day went by when John didnt play a Michael Stanley song or two, or three. 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The MSB had its biggest national profile in 1980 when the single He Cant Love You reached No. On Wednesday, the WNCX-FM radio station in Cleveland announced Michael Stanley's health is keeping him off-air for the time being. 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. Sure it would have been nice if this had all lasted a bit longer but my time on this mortal coil has been blessed with great family, friends and coworkers and you cant ask for much more than that! Take care of yourself and each other and remember, now more than ever: Its your world pay attention! 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 Sears and Stanley Trollip known collectively as Michael Stanley bring us a brand new gripping story featuring Detective Kubu. John even sat in on some recording sessions. The different strands of the same story come together at the end. His heartland music resonated with legions of listeners, and his concerts set attendance records and took on mythic proportions. All the murders are connected. He does and keeps getting reprimanded. Hardly a day went by when John didn't play a Michael Stanley song - or two, or three. The family requests contributions in his memory to the Cleveland Food Bank (www.greaterclevelandfoodbank.org) and/or the Cleveland Animal Protective League (www.clevelandapl.org). His letter to his fans before his death says it all. So that tells you something.. And if thats true (and I definitely think it is) then I have been happily out of work for over 50 years! But all the record companies cared about were the foreign bands they were signing. Another excellent addition to the Detective David "Kubu" Bengu series. Stanleys illness became known when he took leave of his usual afternoon radio shift at Clevelands 98.5 WNCX in late February and the station released a statement requesting prayers for his family. It was signed, T.J. And the record they broke was Led Zepplins, said John. WebStanley Michael passed away on February 14, 2023 in Dove Creek, Colorado. Plus, weekly show download! 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. 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! This time, tragedy strikes Asst. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 16th 2023 from 10:00 AM to It came to the end of the night and I was like, Wow. I hoped to enjoy this because of the setting of Botswana. A bright light & warm soul. 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). He co-hosted PM Magazine on Clevelands Channel 8 from 1987-90. Stanley did his final afternoon drive shift on WNCX on Feb. 19. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Singer-songwriter Michael Stanley died this week of lung cancer at age 72. Published: Mar. Services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, December 17, 2012 at Temple Beth. "I got in it to be a songwriter. Catch up on last 4 shows: Tour of Australia, Japan, Jamaica, Spain & France; Co-Host Juice Newton; Heartbreak Hotel and Songwriter Paul Williams! 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. I was always drawn to the rousers and this one has more rousers than weepies.. Rachel (not currently receiving notifications) Hall, Visit The Discerning Reader for more reviews & giveaways. "And if that's true (and I definitely think it is) then I have been happily out of work for over fifty years!". Monthly Listeners! Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. 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. Thats the kind of impact they had.. 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. He passed away August 18, 2020 following a brief battle with cancer. Detective novel set in Botswana but for Kudu, this time it's personal! The story felt disjointed and not up to their usual standard. 39. 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. 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! 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. 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 []. Of course, as anyone who reads Kubu knows, nuance is not Mabaku's strong point. Following his stint on TV, he became an afternoon radio DJ from 1990 through February 2021, alongside occasional albums and local shows. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I adored the idea of a Botswanaian police procedural that steps away from the philosophical Mma Ramotswe mysteries. "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. This one felt flat. Did we reach the level that we wanted to, or that the fans wanted us to? He also spent a year on the same stations Cleveland Tonight, with his television years garnering him 11 local Emmys. Example video title will go here for this video. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Solid Gold Members get 5 years of shows, classic programs & themed box sets, plus weekly show download! A musician & songwriter who could pack arenas. I certainly felt the frustration myself. 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.) 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.. Send us a tip using our annonymous form. I really, REALLY hope this is not the last in the Detective Kubu series! Michael Craig Stanley, age 59, of Gladewater, Texas passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022. According to author Jacob Hoye in his book, "MTV Uncensored," "He Cant Love You" was the 47th video ever played on MTV. 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 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. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. 33 on the chart. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. You can watch in the player below: Michael Stanley is survived by his wife Ilsa, his two daughters, and five grandchildren. "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 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! Michael passed away from health complications and was surrounded by his family. I was literally stunned, said John, upon learning that legendary Cleveland rock and roll star Michael Stanley died Friday of lung cancer. You don't do that if you're not successful. 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. 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. El, 5150 Calkins Rd, Flint. 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. 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. He will have a posthumous album, Tough Room, out later this year. He was at the station for more than 30 years, ending his stint just last month when ill health overtook him. 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." Michael Stanley is the writing partnership of Michael Sears and Stanley Trollip. 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. He played in a band called The Tree Stumps, then Silk, and was able to secure his first record contract in 1969. We are sad to announce that on February 24, 2023, at the age of 66, Stanley Michael Black of Etters, Pennsylvania passed away. The Daily News publishes death notices and obituaries on a daily basis for Norfolkans, area residents and former residents. 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. In 1974, Stanley put together the band that would take his name and catapult him to success. We just couldnt bust him out of there.. Michael was born November 14, 1962 in Charleston South Carolina. 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. This book seemed to be especially long. But before the bus pulls out I wanted to thank all of you for being a part of my musical journey. Photo: 98.5 WNCX/Facebook. This is my first full length Michael Stanley novel featuring Inspector Kubu. 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. Rabbi Karen Companez officiating. Listen online, phone or pad! He is predeceased by his mother, Martha Fitzpatrick; his father, Stanley Gee; and his late wife, Denise Skinner. Stanley will be buried in a private ceremony at Lake View Cemetery. Stanley's family says in a statement he died Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Cleveland, Stanley Michael passed away on February 14, 2023 in Dove Creek, Colorado. Michael Christensen died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk. 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. Kubu is such a lovely character. Michael Stanley April 29, 1968 - November 10, 2021 Raleigh, North Carolina - Michael Stanley, 53, of Raleigh, formerly of Dunn, died Wednesday, November 10, If not, choose an option to start listening on demand commercial free to all shows now! 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. Cleveland rocker Stanley has died at age 72 after battling lung cancer. 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. He always has rousers and weepies. Two years later, "My Town" became the bands second Top 40 hit, peaking at No. I'm afraid he's been murdered.". Hes remembered by Holly Gleason. Those desiring may make contribution to Temple Beth El or. 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 He then is assigned the death of a government official and it ends up being tied into his fathers murder. 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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. So, I hear Michael Stanley almost every daywalking in the woods.. The scenes of Kubu in the US were perhaps not strictly speaking necessary, but they were funny. Record executives soon changed his name from Michael Gee to Michael Stanley. 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. All the characters are well etched. John himself was behind "There's no easy way to say this, Kubu. What was missing was the wonderful sense of place that are in the previous books. Born Michael Stanley Gee, Stanley grew up in Northeast Ohio, graduating first from Rocky River High School and then Hiram College. He then transitioned into a radio personality. I enjoyed this instalment very much. Born Michael Stanley Gee, he grew up in Northeast Ohio, graduating Hiram College, then later attended on a baseball scholarship. 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, 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. Plus hear The Lost 45 of the Day! 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. His record company changed his name to Michael Stanley. Meanwhile, major trouble ensues in the mining town, when the elders decide not to accept the Chinese mining company's offer. All Rights Reserved. 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. Although he went to Hiram on a baseball scholarship, Stanley quickly found his calling in music. In its late 70s/early 80s heyday, the Michael Stanley Band would sell out multiple nights at the Richfield Coliseum and Blossom Music Center. You are a rocker! ", RELATED: Fans share favorite memories of Michael Stanley. As an early reviewer I had the pleasure of reading my first Detective Kubu Mystery. 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. I have a little MP3 player, he said. 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.". The cause of death was lung cancer that had been diagnosed seven months earlier. In 1981, MSB received national attention when the song "He Can't Love You" cracked the Billboard Top 40, getting as high as No. WebSTR/AFP via Getty Images. Kubu comes back from a police conference in NY, inspired to find the truth, and restore his prodigious appetite. 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. Share Obituary Let others know about This mystery, #5 in the series featuring Botswana policeman David "Kubu" Bengu, was just plain excellent. 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. I'm generally not a fan of authors killing of family members of the protagonist. 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. Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. ", "Somebody once said that if you love your job then it's not really work," he said. Two years later, My Town became the bands second Top 40 hit, peaking at No. 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. And I went back., John said. We will miss Michael dearly. 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. For 12 years, Thomas John introduced the bands at the Agora in downtown Youngstown, for which he was paid. 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. We are sad to announce that on February 24, 2023, at the age of 66, Stanley Michael Black of Etters, Pennsylvania passed away. The band would break up in 1987, playing a dozen farewell shows at the Front Row Theater. Kubu's father, an aging man in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, was his hero and they were very close, so imagine his dismay when he is instructed to have nothing to do with the investigation--although he knows on an intellectual level that it is only right and proper. But only once, after a Michael Stanley concert, did he forget to get his check. I got in it to be a songwriter. John called the Michael Stanley song Midwest, Midnight the greatest song about the music industry. He says the song explains why the Michael Stanley Band was a major regional band, but never huge nationally. Johns ultimate tribute to Michael Stanley can be heard through his earphones during his daily walks in Poland Woods. 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. 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. WebMichael Paul Stanley was born January 27, 1980 in Freehold, New Jersey to Paul and Eileen Stanley. 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. 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. 33 on the Billboard 100. 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. Peace., Joe Walsh, another Cleveland rock hero and a player on Stanleys second album in the 1970s paid homage. 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. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. Michael Stanley.. 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. Of course not. 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. How come we cant get Michael, too. He was huge in the Midwest Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburgh. Thank you to Orenda books for providing me with a copy of this book for review. Choose from our database of on demand commercial free programs from the past 5 years, classic programs & themed box sets at your convenience! Kubu's father is killed and he is told he can't participate in the investigation. On the one hand I understand Mabaku's wanting to make it a clean break, but I felt he could have nuanced it somewhat. Stanley told Monica Robins. Baldwin Wallace eliminated from NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament, Cleveland Monsters Outdoor Classic at FirstEnergy Stadium delayed due to ice conditions.