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 chief is murdered and some elders. "There's no easy way to say this, Kubu. 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. It has 199 of my favorite all time songs, five of which are Michael Stanley. Superintendent David Kubu Bengu when his own father is murdered. Those desiring may make contribution to Temple Beth El or. 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. The MSB had its biggest national profile in 1980 when the single He Cant Love You reached No. 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 home. That's what I wanted to do. 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. The cause of death was lung cancer that had been diagnosed seven months earlier. 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. The story felt disjointed and not up to their usual standard. 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.. 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! Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 16th 2023 from 10:00 AM to WebSTR/AFP via Getty Images. John himself was behind Listen online, phone or pad! 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. And if thats true (and I definitely think it is) then I have been happily out of work for over 50 years! Meanwhile, major trouble ensues in the mining town, when the elders decide not to accept the Chinese mining company's offer. Age 50, of Grand Blanc, died Friday, December 14, 2012 at his residence. WNCX says he will be laid to rest at Lake View Cemetery in a private All the characters are well etched. 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. 39. He also spent a year on the same stations Cleveland Tonight, with his television years garnering him 11 local Emmys. Choose from our database of on demand commercial free programs from the past 5 years, classic programs & themed box sets at your convenience! 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. Details! 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. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Michael has always been a master at the craft of songwriting. Michael Stanley's health is keeping him off-air for the time being. This time, tragedy strikes Asst. Cleveland rocker Stanley has died at age 72 after battling lung cancer. Photo: 98.5 WNCX/Facebook. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. He then is assigned the death of a government official and it ends up being tied into his fathers murder. Record executives soon changed his name from Michael Gee to Michael Stanley. 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. 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. The funeral service will be private, and Stanley will be buried at Lake View Cemetery, the family said. "We couldnt get arrested in Columbus," Stanley told Cleveland Magazine in a 2019 interview. His heartland music resonated with legions of listeners, and his concerts set attendance records and took on mythic proportions. 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! Will he compromise the case, should the culprit be apprehended? Family and friends are It came to the end of the night and I was like, Wow. In its late 70s/early 80s heyday, the Michael Stanley Band would sell out multiple nights at the Richfield Coliseum and Blossom Music Center. I certainly felt the frustration myself. You don't do that if you're not successful. In 1981, MSB received national attention when the song "He Can't Love You" cracked the Billboard Top 40, getting as high as No. I'm afraid he's been murdered.". Two years later, "My Town" became the bands second Top 40 hit, peaking at No. 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. They never got the push from the record company that they should have.. Hes remembered by Holly Gleason. Plus hear The Lost 45 of the Day! CLEVELAND Legendary Cleveland singer-songwriter and radio personality Michael Stanley died Friday at the age of 72, following a months-long fight with lung We just couldnt bust him out of there.. Example video title will go here for this video. 3News spoke with David Spero about the life and career of Michael Stanley. 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. "I got in it to be a songwriter. 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. This is the 5th novel in Michael Stanley's Detective Kubu series set in Botswana, one of Sub-Saharan Africa's most promising nations. All Rights Reserved. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. 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 lives in Johannesburg, South Africa, and Stanley in Minneapolis. 33 on the chart. This mystery, #5 in the series featuring Botswana policeman David "Kubu" Bengu, was just plain excellent. My sincere condolences go out to the Stanley family on the passing of Michael. He passed away August 18, 2020 following a brief battle with cancer. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. 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. He was the co-host of WJW Channel 8's PM Magazine and Cleveland Tonight from 1987-91. Singer-songwriter Michael Stanley died this week of lung cancer at age 72. 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. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) Before the Zoom interview even started, Thomas John turned his phone around to show a large photo hanging on the wall of his basement office. ", "Somebody once said that if you love your job then it's not really work," he said. Michael passed away from health complications and was surrounded by his family. 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! So, I hear Michael Stanley almost every daywalking in the woods.. Michael Craig Stanley, age 59, of Gladewater, Texas passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022. 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). On Wednesday, the WNCX-FM radio station in Cleveland announced 39. 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. It was signed, T.J. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. He then transitioned into a radio personality. But only once, after a Michael Stanley concert, did he forget to get his check. Especially when no progress seems likely as the case progresses. This book seemed to be especially long. Another excellent addition to the Detective David "Kubu" Bengu series. And the record they broke was Led Zepplins, said John. 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 Sears and Stanley Trollip known collectively as Michael Stanley bring us a brand new gripping story featuring Detective Kubu. Share Obituary Let others know about And I went back., John said. Kubu is such a lovely character. John even sat in on some recording sessions. 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.. But that was hardly the extent of his TV credits. 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. Already a member, log in! 2023 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. Rachel (not currently receiving notifications) Hall, Visit The Discerning Reader for more reviews & giveaways. Born Michael Stanley Gee, he grew up in Northeast Ohio, graduating Hiram College, then later attended on a baseball scholarship. A bright light & warm soul. But all the record companies cared about were the foreign bands they were signing. 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 He is predeceased by his mother, Martha Fitzpatrick; his father, Stanley Gee; and his late wife, Denise Skinner. 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. 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. Thank you to Orenda books for providing me with a copy of this book for review. 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. 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 mean you felt like you were a part of that album even though you werent.. 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 a charity of one's choice. Stanley will be buried in a private ceremony at Lake View Cemetery. The scenes of Kubu in the US were perhaps not strictly speaking necessary, but they were funny. 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. This is my first full length Michael Stanley novel featuring Inspector Kubu. El, 5150 Calkins Rd, Flint. 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. A Death in the Family follows on from Deadly Harvest, that I read not so long ago. Rabbi Karen Companez officiating. (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.) "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." 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. They were a band and they got signed and everything was great, said John. "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. According to author Jacob Hoye in his book, "MTV Uncensored," "He Cant Love You" was the 47th video ever played on MTV. WebMichael Paul Stanley was born January 27, 1980 in Freehold, New Jersey to Paul and Eileen Stanley. 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. 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 []. No, we didn't.". I was literally stunned, said John, upon learning that legendary Cleveland rock and roll star Michael Stanley died Friday of lung cancer. We are sad to announce that on February 24, 2023, at the age of 66, Stanley Michael Black of Etters, Pennsylvania passed away. Add a Memory Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. The Daily News publishes death notices and obituaries on a daily basis for Norfolkans, area residents and former residents. This one felt flat. The death of Michael Stanley, a music legend to Cleveland area rock fans, saddened many people when we heard the news last week. The group scored in 1981 when the song He Cant Love You cracked the Billboard Top 40, getting as high as No. Michael Stanley April 29, 1968 - November 10, 2021 Raleigh, North Carolina - Michael Stanley, 53, of Raleigh, formerly of Dunn, died Wednesday, November 10, Show your support Send a Gift Send a gift to a service or familys home. It starts with a family tragedy and ends up as a much more entangled, complicated tale of international corporate interests and corruption. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. When his father is stabbed to death, Kubu cannot stay away from the investigation, with his ego trumping common sense. But can he? 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 The obituary was 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. "Michael Stanley is dealing with serious health issues that prevent him from joining you in his 3-7pm time slot. 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. Michael was our citys most beloved musician, songwriter and rocker. Of course, as anyone who reads Kubu knows, nuance is not Mabaku's strong point. 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. Following his stint on TV, he became an afternoon radio DJ from 1990 through February 2021, alongside occasional albums and local shows. The band would break up in 1987, playing a dozen farewell shows at the Front Row Theater. Stanley was enough a part of Cleveland iconography that he appeared as himself on The Drew Carey Show, set in that city. 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. I like the Detective Kubu books, but in general feel that they go on and on. He was 72 and his death was confirmed by his manager. One evening Kuku's world is turned upside down when he, the detective, gets the call he himself so often had to make to the family of victims his gentle father has been stabbed to death in a deserted road. In 1974, Stanley put together the band that would take his name and catapult him to success. Johns ultimate tribute to Michael Stanley can be heard through his earphones during his daily walks in Poland Woods. A musician & songwriter who could pack arenas. "I didnt get into this whole thing to be the front man of MSB or whatever," Stanley told 3News' Monica Robins in 2014. Two years later, My Town became the bands second Top 40 hit, peaking at No. Did we reach the level that we wanted to, or that the fans wanted us to? 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.". Solid Gold Members get 5 years of shows, classic programs & themed box sets, plus weekly show download! 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.. 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. Published: Mar. 07, 2021, 12:57 p.m. Cleveland music icon Michael Stanley died Friday at the age of 72. MICHAEL STANLEY OBITUARY. ", RELATED: Fans share favorite memories of Michael Stanley. He always has rousers and weepies. Hardly a day went by when John didn't play a Michael Stanley song - or two, or three. 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 beloved musician-turned-DJ had been battling a serious illness for some time, and his former manager and best friend David Spero confirms to 3News the local entertainment legend passed away in his sleep Friday night at the age of 72. I was literally stunned, said John, upon learning that legendary Cleveland rock and roll star Michael Stanley died Friday of lung cancer. Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters. A good mystery set in Botswana. 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. He co-hosted PM Magazine on Clevelands Channel 8 from 1987-90. Our readers left thousands of comments on our social media How come we cant get Michael, too. He was huge in the Midwest Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburgh. Funeral Home Services for Stanley are being provided by Ertel Funeral Home. He played in a band called The Tree Stumps, then Silk, and was able to secure his first record contract in 1969. 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. We want to hear from you! Read because you love post colonial African detective fiction. 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). The rocker was most recognized in the post-Michael Stanley Band years as a local TV and radio broadcaster. Michael Stanley is survived by his wife Ilsa, his two daughters, and five grandchildren. "We were big in San Francisco, but we didnt do much in LA. Although he went to Hiram on a baseball scholarship, Stanley quickly found his calling in music. Thanks for all your help! 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. Such grace.. 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. Detective novel set in Botswana but for Kudu, this time it's personal! 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. Stanley did his final afternoon drive shift on WNCX on Feb. 19. 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. 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. 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. Szymczyk told Cleveland.com that although Stanley was in declining health as they cut the Tough Room album last year, Its pretty rocked out. We had two top 40 hits. Michael was born November 14, 1962 in Charleston South Carolina. As international thrillers go you'd be hard pushed in my opinion, to find a better series to indulge in. 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. I enjoyed this instalment very much. But before the bus pulls out I wanted to thank all of you for being a part of my musical journey. He does and keeps getting reprimanded. As an early reviewer I had the pleasure of reading my first Detective Kubu Mystery. 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. Stanley Michael passed away on February 14, 2023 in Dove Creek, Colorado. 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. We will miss Michael dearly. Kubu's father is killed and he is told he can't participate in the investigation. We were big in Denver, we were big in Texas and Florida, but we couldnt get into Indianapolis.".