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! "Michael Stanley is dealing with serious health issues that prevent him from joining you in his 3-7pm time slot. A good mystery set in Botswana. 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. 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. Kubu comes back from a police conference in NY, inspired to find the truth, and restore his prodigious appetite. 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. Another excellent addition to the Detective David "Kubu" Bengu series. All the murders are connected. His letter to his fans before his death says it all. In 1990, he became the afternoon drive host at 98.5 WNCX, a position he would hold for the next 31 years. The Rocky River High School and Hiram Your father's dead. It came to the end of the night and I was like, Wow. And I went back., John said. 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. Get help and learn more about the design. Details! Somebody once said that if you love your job then its not really work. 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. 39. But before the bus pulls out I wanted to thank all of you for being a part of my musical journey. WNCX says he will be laid to rest at Lake View Cemetery in a private ceremony, and the family asks that donations be made to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank and Cleveland Animal Protective League in his memory. Cleveland rocker Stanley has died at age 72 after battling lung cancer. 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." "I got in it to be a songwriter. "I didnt get into this whole thing to be the front man of MSB or whatever," Stanley told 3News' Monica Robins in 2014. The obituary was Kubu is such a lovely character. Most of the early records by Stanley and his group were produced by Bill Szymczyk, best known as the Eagles producer. 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. Stanley was enough a part of Cleveland iconography that he appeared as himself on The Drew Carey Show, set in that city. 39. Hes remembered by Holly Gleason. The scenes of Kubu in the US were perhaps not strictly speaking necessary, but they were funny. Pictured was a head and shoulders shot of Michael Stanley singing into a microphone. 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. John even sat in on some recording sessions. Age 50, of Grand Blanc, died Friday, December 14, 2012 at his residence. Szymczyk told Cleveland.com that although Stanley was in declining health as they cut the Tough Room album last year, Its pretty rocked out. 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 always drawn to the rousers and this one has more rousers than weepies.. In 1974, Stanley formed the band that took his name. 33 on the chart. El, 5150 Calkins Rd, Flint. 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. 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. In its late 70s/early 80s heyday, the Michael Stanley Band would sell out multiple nights at the Richfield Coliseum and Blossom Music Center. FORECAST | Windy start to the weekendflurries too! He also spent a year on the same stations Cleveland Tonight, with his television years garnering him 11 local Emmys. "We toured seven or eight months out of the year for 13 years. The cause of death was lung cancer that had been diagnosed seven months earlier. 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.". This is the 5th novel in Michael Stanley's Detective Kubu series set in Botswana, one of Sub-Saharan Africa's most promising nations. He was 72 and his death was confirmed by his manager. He then transitioned into a radio personality. We are sad to announce that on February 24, 2023, at the age of 66, Stanley Michael Black of Etters, Pennsylvania passed away. We want to hear from you! I'm afraid he's been murdered.". He is predeceased by his mother, Martha Fitzpatrick; his father, Stanley Gee; and his late wife, Denise Skinner. a music critic and author who was raised in 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. Share Obituary Let others know about Rachel (not currently receiving notifications) Hall, Visit The Discerning Reader for more reviews & giveaways. As international thrillers go you'd be hard pushed in my opinion, to find a better series to indulge in. 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. Stanley's family says in a statement he died Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Cleveland, Two years later, My Town became the bands second Top 40 hit, peaking at No. ", "Somebody once said that if you love your job then it's not really work," he said. "We couldnt get arrested in Columbus," Stanley told Cleveland Magazine in a 2019 interview. Meanwhile, there is trouble in a mining town as the elders consider whether to allow expansion and relocation of residents, which went badly the last time, antagonizing the young and unemployed. I was like, Damn, Bob (Seger) sure busted out. 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. 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. But all the record companies cared about were the foreign bands they were signing. This time, tragedy strikes Asst. Those desiring may make contribution to Temple Beth El or. (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.) Record executives soon changed his name from Michael Gee to Michael Stanley. Michael Stanley's health is keeping him off-air for the time being. Family and friends are He will have a posthumous album, Tough Room, out later this year. Such grace.. Of course not. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 16th 2023 from 10:00 AM to Even thought this is the fifth book in the series, I do think the books work quite well as stand alone novels. 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. Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. I've read and enjoyed the other books with Detective Kubu. Michael was our citys most beloved musician, songwriter and rocker. 33 on the chart. 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. 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. And the record they broke was Led Zepplins, 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. 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. You can watch in the player below: Michael Stanley is survived by his wife Ilsa, his two daughters, and five grandchildren. Plus hear The Lost 45 of the Day! The story felt disjointed and not up to their usual standard. How come we cant get Michael, too. He was huge in the Midwest Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburgh. Hardly a day went by when John didnt play a Michael Stanley song or two, or three. No, we didn't.". Michael Sears and Stanley Trollip known collectively as Michael Stanley bring us a brand new gripping story featuring Detective Kubu. Will he compromise the case, should the culprit be apprehended? The MSB had its biggest national profile in 1980 when the single He Cant Love You reached No. I enjoyed this instalment very much. On Wednesday, the WNCX-FM radio station in Cleveland announced 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. We will miss Michael dearly. We will miss Michael dearly.. Born Michael Stanley Gee, Stanley grew up in Northeast Ohio, graduating first from Rocky River High School and then Hiram College. 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! He passed away August 18, 2020 following a brief battle with cancer. Stanley told Monica Robins. So,they didnt give him any support. 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. CLEVELAND Legendary Cleveland singer-songwriter and radio personality Michael Stanley died Friday at the age of 72, following a months-long fight with lung So, I hear Michael Stanley almost every daywalking in the woods.. 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. A Death in the Family follows on from Deadly Harvest, that I read not so long ago. 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. 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. 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. Services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, December 17, 2012 at Temple Beth. Michael lives in Johannesburg, South Africa, and Stanley in Minneapolis. Detective novel set in Botswana but for Kudu, this time it's personal! Michael was born November 14, 1962 in Charleston South Carolina. As an early reviewer I had the pleasure of reading my first Detective Kubu Mystery. I was literally stunned, said John, upon learning that legendary Cleveland rock and roll star Michael Stanley died Friday of lung cancer. 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). Stanley Michael passed away on February 14, 2023 in Dove Creek, Colorado. Send us a tip using our annonymous form. 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. 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. The Daily News publishes death notices and obituaries on a daily basis for Norfolkans, area residents and former residents. The cause of death was lung cancer that had been diagnosed seven months earlier. Morgan Stanley chief U.S. equity strategist Mike Wilson recently compared U.S. stock valuations to the "death zone" sometimes encountered by mountain climbers. He was at the station for more than 30 years, ending his stint just last month when ill health overtook him. But can he? 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. That was the coolest thing. And I walk out the door, and Im walking down Federal Street, and I realize I never got paid. Photo: 98.5 WNCX/Facebook. 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) This mystery, #5 in the series featuring Botswana policeman David "Kubu" Bengu, was just plain excellent. Kilgroe Funeral Home We regretfully announce the passing of Michael E. Stanley, age 64, of Moody, Alabama passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022. The funeral service will be private, and Stanley will be buried at Lake View Cemetery, the family said. I was literally stunned, said John, upon learning that legendary Cleveland rock and roll star Michael Stanley died Friday of lung cancer. Thank you to Orenda books for providing me with a copy of this book for review. The Michael Stanley Band, or MSB for short, would record 11 studio albums and set concert attendance records in Ohio. This one felt flat. Peace., Joe Walsh, another Cleveland rock hero and a player on Stanleys second album in the 1970s paid homage. Hook is an essential for any good novelhow it start and keeps a leader keep on reading it. 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. 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. 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. This is my first full length Michael Stanley novel featuring Inspector Kubu. 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! Monthly Listeners! 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. An amazing book from Michael and Stanley, amazing for its contradictions and irony. Michael passed away from health complications and was surrounded by his family. Show your support Send a Gift Send a gift to a service or familys home. Of course, as anyone who reads Kubu knows, nuance is not Mabaku's strong point. His heartland music resonated with legions of listeners, and his concerts set attendance records and took on mythic proportions. 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. I mean you felt like you were a part of that album even though you werent.. All the characters are well etched. 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 Stanley.. 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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 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. Example video title will go here for this video. 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. WebStanley Michael passed away on February 14, 2023 in Dove Creek, Colorado. 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. 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. 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 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 That's what I wanted to do. 2023 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. WebMichael Paul Stanley was born January 27, 1980 in Freehold, New Jersey to Paul and Eileen Stanley. 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. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.