Michael Stanley is survived by his wife Ilsa, his two daughters, and five grandchildren. Michael was our citys most beloved musician, songwriter and rocker. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. All the murders are connected. I really, REALLY hope this is not the last in the Detective Kubu series! His record company changed his name to Michael Stanley. 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. Send us a tip using our annonymous form. A Death in the Family follows on from Deadly Harvest, that I read not so long ago. Did we reach the level that we wanted to, or that the fans wanted us to? 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) Marcia L. Stanley died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Heritage of Bel Michael has always been a master at the craft of songwriting. They were a band and they got signed and everything was great, said John. On Wednesday, the WNCX-FM radio station in Cleveland announced My sincere condolences go out to the Stanley family on the passing of Michael. 39. The Michael Stanley Band broke up in 1986, after having gone through a succession of major labels that included Epic, Arista and EMI America. 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! 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. Another excellent addition to the Detective David "Kubu" Bengu series. Johns ultimate tribute to Michael Stanley can be heard through his earphones during his daily walks in Poland Woods. John himself was behind Published: Mar. 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. The Rocky River High School and Hiram So, I hear Michael Stanley almost every daywalking in the woods.. 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. 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. 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. I certainly felt the frustration myself. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Michael Stanley is the writing partnership of Michael Sears and Stanley Trollip. 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 []. 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). 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. Michael Stanley April 29, 1968 - November 10, 2021 Raleigh, North Carolina - Michael Stanley, 53, of Raleigh, formerly of Dunn, died Wednesday, November 10, Michael lives in Johannesburg, South Africa, and Stanley in Minneapolis. 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. What was missing was the wonderful sense of place that are in the previous books. It was signed, T.J. 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. WebSTR/AFP via Getty Images. Rabbi Karen Companez officiating. 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 In 1981, MSB received national attention when the song "He Can't Love You" cracked the Billboard Top 40, getting as high as No. We just couldnt bust him out of there.. I hoped to enjoy this because of the setting of Botswana. We are sad to announce that on February 24, 2023, at the age of 66, Stanley Michael Black of Etters, Pennsylvania passed away. I was literally stunned, said John, upon learning that legendary Cleveland rock and roll star Michael Stanley died Friday of lung cancer. Michael passed away from health complications and was surrounded by his family. Even more importantly, Michaels songs spoke to our hearts. The story felt disjointed and not up to their usual standard. 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 Stanley's family says in a statement he died Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Cleveland, Michael was born November 14, 1962 in Charleston South Carolina. "There's no easy way to say this, Kubu. But before the bus pulls out I wanted to thank all of you for being a part of my musical journey. And the record they broke was Led Zepplins, said John. I was like, Damn, Bob (Seger) sure busted out. 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. This one felt flat. It was really a lot of us against the world kind of feeling, he said. 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. If not, choose an option to start listening on demand commercial free to all shows now! 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. I enjoyed this instalment very much. "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. I have a little MP3 player, he said. He always has rousers and weepies. Plus, weekly show download! Share Obituary Let others know about 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. ", "Somebody once said that if you love your job then it's not really work," he said. The rocker was most recognized in the post-Michael Stanley Band years as a local TV and radio broadcaster. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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 charity of one's choice. Superintendent David Kubu Bengu when his own father is murdered. 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). Rachel (not currently receiving notifications) Hall, Visit The Discerning Reader for more reviews & giveaways. His contributions to rock and roll and our region will not be forgotten, and we are honored to preserve his legacy and tell his story forever at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame., A statement from his family said that the singer/songwriter (and, in his final act, DJ) full name Michael Stanley Gee had passed away peacefully at home on March 5th with his family by his side Michael battled lung cancer for seven months with the same strength and dignity he carried throughout his life. 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. This book seemed to be especially long. Of course, as anyone who reads Kubu knows, nuance is not Mabaku's strong point. 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. 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. Will he compromise the case, should the culprit be apprehended? As an early reviewer I had the pleasure of reading my first Detective Kubu Mystery. A bright light & warm soul. The cause of death was lung cancer that had been diagnosed seven months earlier. Cleveland rock and roll legend Michael Stanley died Friday at the age of 72 following a months-long battle with lung cancer. 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I mean you felt like you were a part of that album even though you werent.. Michael Stanley's health is keeping him off-air for the time being. I was literally stunned, said John, upon learning that legendary Cleveland rock and roll star Michael Stanley died Friday of lung cancer. "We were big in San Francisco, but we didnt do much in LA. Two years later, "My Town" became the bands second Top 40 hit, peaking at No. A good mystery set in Botswana. Michael Sears and Stanley Trollip known collectively as Michael Stanley bring us a brand new gripping story featuring Detective Kubu. Two years later, My Town became the bands second Top 40 hit, peaking at No. This mystery, #5 in the series featuring Botswana policeman David "Kubu" Bengu, was just plain excellent. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Hardly a day went by when John didn't play a Michael Stanley song - or two, or three. Show your support Send a Gift Send a gift to a service or familys home. Funeral Home Services for Stanley are being provided by Ertel Funeral Home. Those desiring may make contribution to Temple Beth El or. The cause of death was lung cancer that had been diagnosed seven months earlier. This is my first full length Michael Stanley novel featuring Inspector Kubu. The band would break up in 1987, playing a dozen farewell shows at the Front Row Theater. Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. He also spent a year on the same stations Cleveland Tonight, with his television years garnering him 11 local Emmys. 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. I've read and enjoyed the other books with Detective Kubu. 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.