I like the Detective Kubu books, but in general feel that they go on and on. 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. According to author Jacob Hoye in his book, "MTV Uncensored," "He Cant Love You" was the 47th video ever played on MTV. 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. That was the coolest thing. And I walk out the door, and Im walking down Federal Street, and I realize I never got paid. Born Michael Stanley Gee, Stanley grew up in Northeast Ohio, graduating first from Rocky River High School and then Hiram College. I have a little MP3 player, he said. 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). "We toured seven or eight months out of the year for 13 years. Add a Memory Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Choose from our database of on demand commercial free programs from the past 5 years, classic programs & themed box sets at your convenience! 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. Published: Mar. He does and keeps getting reprimanded. I got in it to be a songwriter. ", RELATED: Fans share favorite memories of Michael Stanley. Especially when no progress seems likely as the case progresses. 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. I was like, Damn, Bob (Seger) sure busted out. Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. 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. 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 in Ohio. A Death in the Family follows on from Deadly Harvest, that I read not so long ago. He also spent a year on the same stations Cleveland Tonight, with his television years garnering him 11 local Emmys. He then is assigned the death of a government official and it ends up being tied into his fathers murder. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. "We were big in San Francisco, but we didnt do much in LA. WebMichael Paul Stanley was born January 27, 1980 in Freehold, New Jersey to Paul and Eileen Stanley. 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. 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. His letter to his fans before his death says it all. WebSTR/AFP via Getty Images. 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. This mystery, #5 in the series featuring Botswana policeman David "Kubu" Bengu, was just plain excellent. 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. 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. 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. 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. But only once, after a Michael Stanley concert, did he forget to get his check. Although he went to Hiram on a baseball scholarship, Stanley quickly found his calling in music. CLEVELAND Legendary Cleveland singer-songwriter and radio personality Michael Stanley died Friday at the age of 72, following a months-long fight with lung 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. 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. 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. The clues lead to either the mine executives or the chief's son. FORECAST | Windy start to the weekendflurries too! 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. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. I probably will try another of these books at some time but better ones are calling me now. Age 50, of Grand Blanc, died Friday, December 14, 2012 at his residence. Cleveland rock and roll legend Michael Stanley died Friday at the age of 72 following a months-long battle with lung cancer. On Wednesday, the WNCX-FM radio station in Cleveland announced 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. A musician & songwriter who could pack arenas. All the characters are well etched. 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. It starts with a family tragedy and ends up as a much more entangled, complicated tale of international corporate interests and corruption. I mean you felt like you were a part of that album even though you werent.. He was the co-host of WJW Channel 8's PM Magazine and Cleveland Tonight from 1987-91. 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Those desiring may make contribution to Temple Beth El or. This one felt flat. So, I hear Michael Stanley almost every daywalking in the woods.. "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. Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters. Detective novel set in Botswana but for Kudu, this time it's personal! Funeral Home Services for Stanley are being provided by Ertel Funeral Home. Stanley did his final afternoon drive shift on WNCX on Feb. 19. 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. On the one hand I understand Mabaku's wanting to make it a clean break, but I felt he could have nuanced it somewhat. Our readers left thousands of comments on our social media Your father's dead. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Stanley was enough a part of Cleveland iconography that he appeared as himself on The Drew Carey Show, set in that city. 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. 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. a charity of one's choice. Kilgroe Funeral Home We regretfully announce the passing of Michael E. Stanley, age 64, of Moody, Alabama passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022. We are sad to announce that on February 24, 2023, at the age of 66, Stanley Michael Black of Etters, Pennsylvania passed away. And if thats true (and I definitely think it is) then I have been happily out of work for over 50 years! He then transitioned into a radio personality. This book seemed to be especially long. 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. Peace., Joe Walsh, another Cleveland rock hero and a player on Stanleys second album in the 1970s paid homage. We just couldnt bust him out of there.. 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! As fans we adored and revered him, and in return he loved us right back. His record company changed his name to Michael Stanley. I hoped to enjoy this because of the setting of Botswana. 39. 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 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. Plus hear The Lost 45 of the Day! Stanley's family says in a statement he died Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Cleveland, 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. I adored the idea of a Botswanaian police procedural that steps away from the philosophical Mma Ramotswe mysteries. Superintendent David Kubu Bengu when his own father is murdered. Listen online, phone or pad! Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 16th 2023 from 10:00 AM to He passed away August 18, 2020 following a brief battle with cancer. He was at the station for more than 30 years, ending his stint just last month when ill health overtook him. 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. "We couldnt get arrested in Columbus," Stanley told Cleveland Magazine in a 2019 interview. But as popular as MSB was locally, they just couldnt quite ascend to national stardom. a music critic and author who was raised in So,they didnt give him any support. He always has rousers and weepies. But before the bus pulls out I wanted to thank all of you for being a part of my musical journey. Michael Sears and Stanley Trollip known collectively as Michael Stanley bring us a brand new gripping story featuring Detective Kubu. It has 199 of my favorite all time songs, five of which are 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. I was always drawn to the rousers and this one has more rousers than weepies.. You don't do that if you're not successful. Pictured was a head and shoulders shot of Michael Stanley singing into a microphone. In 1990, he became the afternoon drive host at 98.5 WNCX, a position he would hold for the next 31 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. I enjoyed this instalment very much. Singer-songwriter Michael Stanley died this week of lung cancer at age 72. 3News spoke with David Spero about the life and career of Michael Stanley. Michael Stanley April 29, 1968 - November 10, 2021 Raleigh, North Carolina - Michael Stanley, 53, of Raleigh, formerly of Dunn, died Wednesday, November 10, Michael has always been a master at the craft of songwriting. Baldwin Wallace eliminated from NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament, Cleveland Monsters Outdoor Classic at FirstEnergy Stadium delayed due to ice conditions. "I got in it to be a songwriter. The MSB had its biggest national profile in 1980 when the single He Cant Love You reached No. Kubu is such a lovely character. Kubu's father is killed and he is told he can't participate in the investigation. Already a member, log in! 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. Even more importantly, Michaels songs spoke to our hearts. 33 on the chart. Read because you love post colonial African detective fiction. "Michael Stanley is dealing with serious health issues that prevent him from joining you in his 3-7pm time slot. You can watch in the player below: Michael Stanley is survived by his wife Ilsa, his two daughters, and five grandchildren. Thats what I wanted to do.. Most of the early records by Stanley and his group were produced by Bill Szymczyk, best known as the Eagles producer. For 12 years, Thomas John introduced the bands at the Agora in downtown Youngstown, for which he was paid. Michael was born November 14, 1962 in Charleston South Carolina. 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. US stocks have surged too high and are now in a "death zone", Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson said. I'm generally not a fan of authors killing of family members of the protagonist. We were big in Denver, we were big in Texas and Florida, but we couldnt get into Indianapolis.". 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. Did we reach the level that we wanted to, or that the fans wanted us to? And the record they broke was Led Zepplins, said John. So that tells you something.. Somebody once said that if you love your job then its not really work. The rocker was most recognized in the post-Michael Stanley Band years as a local TV and radio broadcaster. 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. 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. A good mystery set in Botswana. But can he? ", "Somebody once said that if you love your job then it's not really work," he said. 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. I've read and enjoyed the other books with Detective Kubu. 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. 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. Monthly Listeners! Michael Stanley is the writing partnership of Michael Sears and Stanley Trollip. Of course not. Michael was our citys most beloved musician, songwriter and rocker. He is predeceased by his mother, Martha Fitzpatrick; his father, Stanley Gee; and his late wife, Denise Skinner. The chief is murdered and some elders. All Rights Reserved. No, we didn't.". 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. Born Michael Stanley Gee, he grew up in Northeast Ohio, graduating Hiram College, then later attended on a baseball scholarship. 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. We want to hear from you! Stanley Michael passed away on February 14, 2023 in Dove Creek, Colorado. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Doris Stanley. 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.. As international thrillers go you'd be hard pushed in my opinion, to find a better series to indulge in. "And if that's true (and I definitely think it is) then I have been happily out of work for over fifty years!". We will miss Michael dearly.. WebThe obituary was featured in The Journal on February 28, 2023. 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. Plus, weekly show download! We will miss Michael dearly. The Michael Stanley Band broke up in 1986, after having gone through a succession of major labels that included Epic, Arista and EMI America. My sincere condolences go out to the Stanley family on the passing of Michael. The obituary was Another excellent addition to the Detective David "Kubu" Bengu series. This is my first full length Michael Stanley novel featuring Inspector Kubu. Michael Stanley's health is keeping him off-air for the time being. WebStanley Michael passed away on February 14, 2023 in Dove Creek, Colorado. 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 band would break up in 1987, playing a dozen farewell shows at the Front Row Theater. 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! It was signed, T.J. Get help and learn more about the design. 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) 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.". Kubu comes back from a police conference in NY, inspired to find the truth, and restore his prodigious appetite. 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 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. 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. 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..