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. Rachel (not currently receiving notifications) Hall, Visit The Discerning Reader for more reviews & giveaways. 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. 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Michael Christensen died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Most of the early records by Stanley and his group were produced by Bill Szymczyk, best known as the Eagles producer. 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 got in it to be a songwriter. That's what I wanted to do. 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. I was literally stunned, said John, upon learning that legendary Cleveland rock and roll star Michael Stanley died Friday of lung cancer. But all the record companies cared about were the foreign bands they were signing. The cause of death was lung cancer that had been diagnosed seven months earlier. A good mystery set in Botswana. Example video title will go here for this video. You don't do that if you're not successful. 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. 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. El, 5150 Calkins Rd, Flint. 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. But as popular as MSB was locally, they just couldnt quite ascend to national stardom. John even sat in on some recording sessions. 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. 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. Will he compromise the case, should the culprit be apprehended? Those desiring may make contribution to Temple Beth El or. "We couldnt get arrested in Columbus," Stanley told Cleveland Magazine in a 2019 interview. CLEVELAND Legendary Cleveland singer-songwriter and radio personality Michael Stanley died Friday at the age of 72, following a months-long fight with lung Michael Stanley is the writing partnership of Michael Sears and Stanley Trollip. The death of Michael Stanley, a music legend to Cleveland area rock fans, saddened many people when we heard the news last week. Szymczyk told Cleveland.com that although Stanley was in declining health as they cut the Tough Room album last year, Its pretty rocked out. 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. 2023 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. Of course, as anyone who reads Kubu knows, nuance is not Mabaku's strong point. The chief is murdered and some elders. 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! Photo: 98.5 WNCX/Facebook. Hardly a day went by when John didn't play a Michael Stanley song - or two, or three. 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. And I went back., John said. Born Michael Stanley Gee, Stanley grew up in Northeast Ohio, graduating first from Rocky River High School and then Hiram College. On Wednesday, the WNCX-FM radio station in Cleveland announced No, we didn't.". 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 []. ", "Somebody once said that if you love your job then it's not really work," he said. In its late 70s/early 80s heyday, the Michael Stanley Band would sell out multiple nights at the Richfield Coliseum and Blossom Music Center. 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 scenes of Kubu in the US were perhaps not strictly speaking necessary, but they were funny. Michael has always been a master at the craft of songwriting. 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. 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. 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. 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. Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. The Michael Stanley Band broke up in 1986, after having gone through a succession of major labels that included Epic, Arista and EMI America. Pictured was a head and shoulders shot of Michael Stanley singing into a microphone. Detective novel set in Botswana but for Kudu, this time it's personal! 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. Morgan Stanley chief U.S. equity strategist Mike Wilson recently compared U.S. stock valuations to the "death zone" sometimes encountered by mountain climbers. His letter to his fans before his death says it all. 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. Cleveland rocker Stanley has died at age 72 after battling lung cancer. 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 before the bus pulls out I wanted to thank all of you for being a part of my musical journey. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. 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. "I didnt get into this whole thing to be the front man of MSB or whatever," Stanley told 3News' Monica Robins in 2014. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. He always has rousers and weepies. (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.) WebThe obituary was featured in The Journal on February 28, 2023. 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.) And if thats true (and I definitely think it is) then I have been happily out of work for over 50 years! 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'm generally not a fan of authors killing of family members of the protagonist. Stanley did his final afternoon drive shift on WNCX on Feb. 19. Johns ultimate tribute to Michael Stanley can be heard through his earphones during his daily walks in Poland Woods. I've read and enjoyed the other books with Detective Kubu. Singer-songwriter Michael Stanley died this week of lung cancer at age 72. 39. "Michael Stanley is dealing with serious health issues that prevent him from joining you in his 3-7pm time slot. 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. 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. Published: Mar. This one felt flat. He co-hosted PM Magazine on Clevelands Channel 8 from 1987-90. 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. Family and friends are Funeral Home Services for Stanley are being provided by Ertel Funeral Home. 33 on the chart. The obituary was 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. Especially when no progress seems likely as the case progresses. Hardly a day went by when John didnt play a Michael Stanley song or two, or three. An amazing book from Michael and Stanley, amazing for its contradictions and irony. 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. 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 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. The different strands of the same story come together at the end. But that was hardly the extent of his TV credits. In 1981, MSB received national attention when the song "He Can't Love You" cracked the Billboard Top 40, getting as high as No. If not, choose an option to start listening on demand commercial free to all shows now! In 1974, Stanley formed the band that took his name. Of course not. WebA Death in the Family is the fifth outing for Detective Kubu and is written by Michael Sears and Stanley Trollip (known together as Michael Stanley). "We toured seven or eight months out of the year for 13 years. WebMichael Paul Stanley was born January 27, 1980 in Freehold, New Jersey to Paul and Eileen Stanley. He then transitioned into a radio personality. How come we cant get Michael, too. He was huge in the Midwest Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburgh. The group scored in 1981 when the song He Cant Love You cracked the Billboard Top 40, getting as high as No. Your father's dead. 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. I have a little MP3 player, he said. But can he? 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) 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. 07, 2021, 12:57 p.m. Cleveland music icon Michael Stanley died Friday at the age of 72. Stanley was enough a part of Cleveland iconography that he appeared as himself on The Drew Carey Show, set in that city. 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. Listen online, phone or pad! "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. His record company changed his name to Michael Stanley. Details! Even thought this is the fifth book in the series, I do think the books work quite well as stand alone novels. 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. Choose from our database of on demand commercial free programs from the past 5 years, classic programs & themed box sets at your convenience! 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. We are sad to announce that on February 24, 2023, at the age of 66, Stanley Michael Black of Etters, Pennsylvania passed away. Stanley told Monica Robins. Meanwhile, major trouble ensues in the mining town, when the elders decide not to accept the Chinese mining company's offer. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. What was missing was the wonderful sense of place that are in the previous books. Following his stint on TV, he became an afternoon radio DJ from 1990 through February 2021, alongside occasional albums and local shows. "We were big in San Francisco, but we didnt do much in LA. 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 family requests contributions in his memory to the Cleveland Food Bank (www.greaterclevelandfoodbank.org) and/or the Cleveland Animal Protective League (www.clevelandapl.org). 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. Baldwin Wallace eliminated from NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament, Cleveland Monsters Outdoor Classic at FirstEnergy Stadium delayed due to ice conditions. 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. Kubu's father is killed and he is told he can't participate in the investigation. The Rocky River High School and Hiram That was the coolest thing. And I walk out the door, and Im walking down Federal Street, and I realize I never got paid. Stanley's family says in a statement he died Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Cleveland, a music critic and author who was raised in Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. A Death in the Family follows on from Deadly Harvest, that I read not so long ago. He does and keeps getting reprimanded. "I got in it to be a songwriter. I hoped to enjoy this because of the setting of Botswana. Two years later, My Town became the bands second Top 40 hit, peaking at No. For 12 years, Thomas John introduced the bands at the Agora in downtown Youngstown, for which he was paid. 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 probably will try another of these books at some time but better ones are calling me now. WebSTR/AFP via Getty Images. Plus hear The Lost 45 of the Day! 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 Michael Stanley.. I was like, Damn, Bob (Seger) sure busted out. Record executives soon changed his name from Michael Gee to Michael Stanley. 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. We just couldnt bust him out of there.. The Daily News publishes death notices and obituaries on a daily basis for Norfolkans, area residents and former residents. This is the 5th novel in Michael Stanley's Detective Kubu series set in Botswana, one of Sub-Saharan Africa's most promising nations. ", RELATED: Fans share favorite memories of Michael Stanley. 3News spoke with David Spero about the life and career of Michael Stanley. I certainly felt the frustration myself. 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 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. Plus, weekly show download! The band would break up in 1987, playing a dozen farewell shows at the Front Row Theater. 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. Peace., Joe Walsh, another Cleveland rock hero and a player on Stanleys second album in the 1970s paid homage. Read because you love post colonial African detective fiction. He was at the station for more than 30 years, ending his stint just last month when ill health overtook him. My sincere condolences go out to the Stanley family on the passing of Michael. The clues lead to either the mine executives or the chief's son. As fans we adored and revered him, and in return he loved us right back. Kubu comes back from a police conference in NY, inspired to find the truth, and restore his prodigious appetite. We were big in Denver, we were big in Texas and Florida, but we couldnt get into Indianapolis.". 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.. 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 has 199 of my favorite all time songs, five of which are Michael Stanley. The funeral service will be private, and Stanley will be buried at Lake View Cemetery, the family said. All the characters are well etched. Michael lives in Johannesburg, South Africa, and Stanley in Minneapolis. Michael was born November 14, 1962 in Charleston South Carolina. Rabbi Karen Companez officiating. 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. So that tells you something.. As an early reviewer I had the pleasure of reading my first Detective Kubu Mystery. He will have a posthumous album, Tough Room, out later this year. A bright light & warm soul. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Doris Stanley. Stanley Michael passed away on February 14, 2023 in Dove Creek, Colorado. 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. I enjoyed this instalment very much. 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 passed away August 18, 2020 following a brief battle with cancer. It was really a lot of us against the world kind of feeling, he said. Michael was our citys most beloved musician, songwriter and rocker. He played in a band called The Tree Stumps, then Silk, and was able to secure his first record contract in 1969. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. All Rights Reserved. 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." a charity of one's choice. Thank you to Orenda books for providing me with a copy of this book for review. We will miss Michael dearly. 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). MICHAEL STANLEY OBITUARY. 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 mean you felt like you were a part of that album even though you werent.. The MSB had its biggest national profile in 1980 when the single He Cant Love You reached No. You are a rocker! Thats the kind of impact they had.. 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. We are sad to announce that on February 24, 2023, at the age of 66, Stanley Michael Black of Etters, Pennsylvania passed away. 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. Thats what I wanted to do.. Cleveland rock and roll legend Michael Stanley died Friday at the age of 72 following a months-long battle with lung cancer. Even more importantly, Michaels songs spoke to our hearts. 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. Already a member, log in! I was literally stunned, said John, upon learning that legendary Cleveland rock and roll star Michael Stanley died Friday of lung cancer. Our readers left thousands of comments on our social media Michael Stanley's health is keeping him off-air for the time being. 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. But only once, after a Michael Stanley concert, did he forget to get his check. When his father is stabbed to death, Kubu cannot stay away from the investigation, with his ego trumping common sense. 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. Born Michael Stanley Gee, he grew up in Northeast Ohio, graduating Hiram College, then later attended on a baseball scholarship. He was the co-host of WJW Channel 8's PM Magazine and Cleveland Tonight from 1987-91. 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. According to author Jacob Hoye in his book, "MTV Uncensored," "He Cant Love You" was the 47th video ever played on MTV. This is my first full length Michael Stanley novel featuring Inspector Kubu. The Michael Stanley Band, or MSB for short, would record 11 studio albums and set concert attendance records in Ohio. 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. 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. WNCX says he will be laid to rest at Lake View Cemetery in a private 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. "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." Stanley will be buried in a private ceremony at Lake View Cemetery. Get help and learn more about the design. They were a band and they got signed and everything was great, said John. Another excellent addition to the Detective David "Kubu" Bengu series. "There's no easy way to say this, Kubu. They never got the push from the record company that they should have.. As international thrillers go you'd be hard pushed in my opinion, to find a better series to indulge in. 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. 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 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. Somebody once said that if you love your job then its not really work. I really, REALLY hope this is not the last in the Detective Kubu series!

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