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. Family and friends are 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. Published: Mar. "There's no easy way to say this, Kubu. Even more importantly, Michaels songs spoke to our hearts. 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. All the characters are well etched. You don't do that if you're not successful. 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) John himself was behind I was always drawn to the rousers and this one has more rousers than weepies.. Meanwhile, major trouble ensues in the mining town, when the elders decide not to accept the Chinese mining company's offer. Share Obituary Let others know about Michael was our citys most beloved musician, songwriter and rocker. Stanley will be buried in a private ceremony at Lake View Cemetery. Those desiring may make contribution to Temple Beth El or. 39. 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. CLEVELAND Legendary Cleveland singer-songwriter and radio personality Michael Stanley died Friday at the age of 72, following a months-long fight with lung 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. "Michael Stanley is dealing with serious health issues that prevent him from joining you in his 3-7pm time slot. In 1974, Stanley put together the band that would take his name and catapult him to success. 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. Superintendent David Kubu Bengu when his own father is murdered. The band would break up in 1987, playing a dozen farewell shows at the Front Row Theater. Two years later, My Town became the bands second Top 40 hit, peaking at No. "We couldnt get arrested in Columbus," Stanley told Cleveland Magazine in a 2019 interview. How come we cant get Michael, too. He was huge in the Midwest Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburgh. Cleveland rocker Stanley has died at age 72 after battling lung cancer. I got in it to be a songwriter. "And if that's true (and I definitely think it is) then I have been happily out of work for over fifty years!". 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 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. 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. Even thought this is the fifth book in the series, I do think the books work quite well as stand alone novels. 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.. 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 ", "Somebody once said that if you love your job then it's not really work," he said. Read because you love post colonial African detective fiction. But only once, after a Michael Stanley concert, did he forget to get his check. 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. 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. In its late 70s/early 80s heyday, the Michael Stanley Band would sell out multiple nights at the Richfield Coliseum and Blossom Music Center. 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 33 on the chart. The cause of death was lung cancer that had been diagnosed seven months earlier. This is the 5th novel in Michael Stanley's Detective Kubu series set in Botswana, one of Sub-Saharan Africa's most promising nations. The clues lead to either the mine executives or the chief's son. 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Thats what I wanted to do.. He then is assigned the death of a government official and it ends up being tied into his fathers murder. Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. Get help and learn more about the design. This mystery, #5 in the series featuring Botswana policeman David "Kubu" Bengu, was just plain excellent. According to author Jacob Hoye in his book, "MTV Uncensored," "He Cant Love You" was the 47th video ever played on MTV. 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. That's what I wanted to do. The group scored in 1981 when the song He Cant Love You cracked the Billboard Top 40, getting as high as No. An amazing book from Michael and Stanley, amazing for its contradictions and irony. In 1981, MSB received national attention when the song "He Can't Love You" cracked the Billboard Top 40, getting as high as No. 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). WebThe obituary was featured in The Journal on February 28, 2023. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. 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. In 1990, he became the afternoon drive host at 98.5 WNCX, a position he would hold for the next 31 years. 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. I was literally stunned, said John, upon learning that legendary Cleveland rock and roll star Michael Stanley died Friday of lung cancer. 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. So,they didnt give him any support. 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. 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 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. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. 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. 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! On March 3, the classic rock station finally acknowledged his absence, saying, Michael Stanley is dealing with serious health issues that prevent him from joining you in his 3-7pm time slot. He played in a band called The Tree Stumps, then Silk, and was able to secure his first record contract in 1969. For 12 years, Thomas John introduced the bands at the Agora in downtown Youngstown, for which he was paid. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Doris Stanley. 2023 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. Michael Stanley is survived by his wife Ilsa, his two daughters, and five grandchildren. 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. But that was hardly the extent of his TV credits. 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." If not, choose an option to start listening on demand commercial free to all shows now! Hardly a day went by when John didnt play a Michael Stanley song or two, or three. Listen online, phone or pad! Services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, December 17, 2012 at Temple Beth. The story felt disjointed and not up to their usual standard. Michael has always been a master at the craft of songwriting. The different strands of the same story come together at the end. The obituary was 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. I've read and enjoyed the other books with Detective Kubu. 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. I adored the idea of a Botswanaian police procedural that steps away from the philosophical Mma Ramotswe mysteries. His heartland music resonated with legions of listeners, and his concerts set attendance records and took on mythic proportions. As international thrillers go you'd be hard pushed in my opinion, to find a better series to indulge in. Plus hear The Lost 45 of the Day! I mean you felt like you were a part of that album even though you werent.. In 1974, Stanley formed the band that took his name. All the murders are connected. And I went back., John said. He was at the station for more than 30 years, ending his stint just last month when ill health overtook him. 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. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 16th 2023 from 10:00 AM to Rachel (not currently receiving notifications) Hall, Visit The Discerning Reader for more reviews & giveaways. Thats the kind of impact they had.. Johns ultimate tribute to Michael Stanley can be heard through his earphones during his daily walks in Poland Woods. 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 passed away from health complications and was surrounded by his family. Age 50, of Grand Blanc, died Friday, December 14, 2012 at his residence. Following his stint on TV, he became an afternoon radio DJ from 1990 through February 2021, alongside occasional albums and local shows. Pictured was a head and shoulders shot of Michael Stanley singing into a microphone. Did we reach the level that we wanted to, or that the fans wanted us to? Michael Stanley's passing at the age of 64 on Thursday, June 30, 2022 has been publicly announced by Jones-Walton-Sheridan Funeral Home in Cranston, RI. 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. He does and keeps getting reprimanded. Michael Stanley's health is keeping him off-air for the time being. 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. Kubu's father is killed and he is told he can't participate in the investigation. Add a Memory Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. In a letter posted Saturday on the radio stations website, Stanley wrote a farewell to fans: Hey gang Well, if youre reading this then I am off to catch up with that big club tour in the sky. 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. 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. "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. Stanley did his final afternoon drive shift on WNCX on Feb. 19. I certainly felt the frustration myself. Of course, as anyone who reads Kubu knows, nuance is not Mabaku's strong point. 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! Michael Stanley April 29, 1968 - November 10, 2021 Raleigh, North Carolina - Michael Stanley, 53, of Raleigh, formerly of Dunn, died Wednesday, November 10, I probably will try another of these books at some time but better ones are calling me now. His record company changed his name to Michael Stanley. 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 Daily News publishes death notices and obituaries on a daily basis for Norfolkans, area residents and former residents. 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. Two years later, "My Town" became the bands second Top 40 hit, peaking at No. Already a member, log in! As fans we adored and revered him, and in return he loved us right back. He was 72 and his death was confirmed by his manager. a music critic and author who was raised in The funeral service will be private, and Stanley will be buried at Lake View Cemetery, the family said. At the start, his father is killed by a lethal knife wound, and Kubu is told by his boss to take a week off and stay away completely from the investigation. Born Michael Stanley Gee, he grew up in Northeast Ohio, graduating Hiram College, then later attended on a baseball scholarship. 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