Michael Christensen died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk. All Rights Reserved. A Death in the Family follows on from Deadly Harvest, that I read not so long ago. 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. Another excellent addition to the Detective David "Kubu" Bengu series. 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. Hardly a day went by when John didn't play a Michael Stanley song - or two, or three. A musician & songwriter who could pack arenas. I really, REALLY hope this is not the last in the Detective Kubu series! Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. 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. 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 "We were big in San Francisco, but we didnt do much in LA. So, I hear Michael Stanley almost every daywalking in the woods.. 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. Michael Craig Stanley, age 59, of Gladewater, Texas passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022. 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. Hardly a day went by when John didnt play a Michael Stanley song or two, or three. 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. Meanwhile, major trouble ensues in the mining town, when the elders decide not to accept the Chinese mining company's offer. I'm generally not a fan of authors killing of family members of the protagonist. What was missing was the wonderful sense of place that are in the previous books. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. This is my first full length Michael Stanley novel featuring Inspector Kubu. 33 on the Billboard 100. a music critic and author who was raised in Such grace.. Stanley will be buried in a private ceremony at Lake View Cemetery. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. All the murders are connected. Did we reach the level that we wanted to, or that the fans wanted us to? ", "Somebody once said that if you love your job then it's not really work," he said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. WebStanley Michael passed away on February 14, 2023 in Dove Creek, Colorado. This mystery, #5 in the series featuring Botswana policeman David "Kubu" Bengu, was just plain excellent. Details! 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. 39. The story felt disjointed and not up to their usual standard. He played in a band called The Tree Stumps, then Silk, and was able to secure his first record contract in 1969. 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. 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. In 1974, Stanley put together the band that would take his name and catapult him to success. 39. On Wednesday, the WNCX-FM radio station in Cleveland announced US stocks have surged too high and are now in a "death zone", Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson said. 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. 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. All the characters are well etched. The different strands of the same story come together at the end. John himself was behind 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.) 33 on the chart. 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. Singer-songwriter Michael Stanley died this week of lung cancer at age 72. But only once, after a Michael Stanley concert, did he forget to get his check. Michael Stanley April 29, 1968 - November 10, 2021 Raleigh, North Carolina - Michael Stanley, 53, of Raleigh, formerly of Dunn, died Wednesday, November 10, FORECAST | Windy start to the weekendflurries too! My sincere condolences go out to the Stanley family on the passing of Michael. They never got the push from the record company that they should have.. I like the Detective Kubu books, but in general feel that they go on and on. Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. Services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, December 17, 2012 at Temple Beth. Record executives soon changed his name from Michael Gee to Michael Stanley. This one felt flat. Cleveland rock and roll legend Michael Stanley died Friday at the age of 72 following a months-long battle with lung cancer. His record company changed his name to Michael Stanley. 2023 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. 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. (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.) Age 50, of Grand Blanc, died Friday, December 14, 2012 at his residence. In 1990, he became the afternoon drive host at 98.5 WNCX, a position he would hold for the next 31 years. Superintendent David Kubu Bengu when his own father is murdered. 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 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! Thats the kind of impact they had.. That was the coolest thing. And I walk out the door, and Im walking down Federal Street, and I realize I never got paid. 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. 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. Send us a tip using our annonymous form. Stanley Michael passed away on February 14, 2023 in Dove Creek, Colorado. Stanley's family says in a statement he died Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Cleveland, If not, choose an option to start listening on demand commercial free to all shows now! 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. 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. He was at the station for more than 30 years, ending his stint just last month when ill health overtook him. Michael Sears and Stanley Trollip known collectively as Michael Stanley bring us a brand new gripping story featuring Detective Kubu. WebMichael Paul Stanley was born January 27, 1980 in Freehold, New Jersey to Paul and Eileen Stanley. It starts with a family tragedy and ends up as a much more entangled, complicated tale of international corporate interests and corruption. 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! Get help and learn more about the design. 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 funeral service will be private, and Stanley will be buried at Lake View Cemetery, the family said. Born Michael Stanley Gee, he grew up in Northeast Ohio, graduating Hiram College, then later attended on a baseball scholarship. Stanley did his final afternoon drive shift on WNCX on Feb. 19. 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. It was signed, T.J. The group scored in 1981 when the song He Cant Love You cracked the Billboard Top 40, getting as high as No. 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. 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. 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 will have a posthumous album, Tough Room, out later this year. Solid Gold Members get 5 years of shows, classic programs & themed box sets, plus weekly show download! Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. And I went back., John said. Michael was born November 14, 1962 in Charleston South Carolina. The clues lead to either the mine executives or the chief's son. Morgan Stanley chief U.S. equity strategist Mike Wilson recently compared U.S. stock valuations to the "death zone" sometimes encountered by mountain climbers. 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. Peace., Joe Walsh, another Cleveland rock hero and a player on Stanleys second album in the 1970s paid homage. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. I was literally stunned, said John, upon learning that legendary Cleveland rock and roll star Michael Stanley died Friday of lung cancer. When his father is stabbed to death, Kubu cannot stay away from the investigation, with his ego trumping common sense. Family and friends are Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 16th 2023 from 10:00 AM to That's what I wanted to do. We will miss Michael dearly.. This is the 5th novel in Michael Stanley's Detective Kubu series set in Botswana, one of Sub-Saharan Africa's most promising nations. 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 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. 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 was always drawn to the rousers and this one has more rousers than weepies.. Although he went to Hiram on a baseball scholarship, Stanley quickly found his calling in music. I hoped to enjoy this because of the setting of Botswana. A good mystery set in Botswana. As an early reviewer I had the pleasure of reading my first Detective Kubu Mystery. Hes remembered by Holly Gleason. 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. 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). 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. Thanks for all your help! 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. Szymczyk told Cleveland.com that although Stanley was in declining health as they cut the Tough Room album last year, Its pretty rocked out. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. His heartland music resonated with legions of listeners, and his concerts set attendance records and took on mythic proportions. 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. 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. 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We will miss Michael dearly. Michael Stanley is survived by his wife Ilsa, his two daughters, and five grandchildren. We had two top 40 hits. I adored the idea of a Botswanaian police procedural that steps away from the philosophical Mma Ramotswe mysteries. Your father's dead. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Doris Stanley. But as popular as MSB was locally, they just couldnt quite ascend to national stardom. 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. Thank you to Orenda books for providing me with a copy of this book for review. It has 199 of my favorite all time songs, five of which are Michael Stanley. The cause of death was lung cancer that had been diagnosed seven months earlier. The band would break up in 1987, playing a dozen farewell shows at the Front Row Theater. Following his stint on TV, he became an afternoon radio DJ from 1990 through February 2021, alongside occasional albums and local shows. I was like, Damn, Bob (Seger) sure busted out. 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. Choose from our database of on demand commercial free programs from the past 5 years, classic programs & themed box sets at your convenience! "We couldnt get arrested in Columbus," Stanley told Cleveland Magazine in a 2019 interview. I was literally stunned, said John, upon learning that legendary Cleveland rock and roll star Michael Stanley died Friday of lung cancer. 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