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. "And if that's true (and I definitely think it is) then I have been happily out of work for over fifty years!". 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. MICHAEL STANLEY OBITUARY. Get help and learn more about the design. 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. 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) On the one hand I understand Mabaku's wanting to make it a clean break, but I felt he could have nuanced it somewhat. I enjoyed this instalment very much. WebStanley Michael passed away on February 14, 2023 in Dove Creek, Colorado. Michael lives in Johannesburg, South Africa, and Stanley in Minneapolis. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Doris Stanley. Especially when no progress seems likely as the case progresses. 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). What was missing was the wonderful sense of place that are in the previous books. "We couldnt get arrested in Columbus," Stanley told Cleveland Magazine in a 2019 interview. This mystery, #5 in the series featuring Botswana policeman David "Kubu" Bengu, was just plain excellent. 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So,they didnt give him any support. Kubu's father is killed and he is told he can't participate in the investigation. 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. 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. El, 5150 Calkins Rd, Flint. Of course not. I was literally stunned, said John, upon learning that legendary Cleveland rock and roll star Michael Stanley died Friday of lung cancer. 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. This book seemed to be especially long. 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. Michael Christensen died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk. He will have a posthumous album, Tough Room, out later this year. It was signed, T.J. I certainly felt the frustration myself. 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. Thanks for all your help! Monthly Listeners! 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. He co-hosted PM Magazine on Clevelands Channel 8 from 1987-90. On Wednesday, the WNCX-FM radio station in Cleveland announced It starts with a family tragedy and ends up as a much more entangled, complicated tale of international corporate interests and corruption. 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. A bright light & warm soul. Stanley, who passed away Friday at the age of 72 from lung cancer, leaves more than a small part of himself behind in his native Cleveland -- and a gaping hole in a "I got in it to be a songwriter. I was like, Damn, Bob (Seger) sure busted out. He passed away August 18, 2020 following a brief battle with cancer. How come we cant get Michael, too. He was huge in the Midwest Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburgh. All the murders are connected. Cleveland rock and roll legend Michael Stanley died Friday at the age of 72 following a months-long battle with lung cancer. But before the bus pulls out I wanted to thank all of you for being a part of my musical journey. In 1981, MSB received national attention when the song "He Can't Love You" cracked the Billboard Top 40, getting as high as No. Published: Mar. Details! "We were big in San Francisco, but we didnt do much in LA. a charity of one's choice. Thats what I wanted to do.. US stocks have surged too high and are now in a "death zone", Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson said. WebSTR/AFP via Getty Images. Singer-songwriter Michael Stanley died this week of lung cancer at age 72. This is my first full length Michael Stanley novel featuring Inspector Kubu. 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. Funeral Home Services for Stanley are being provided by Ertel Funeral Home. The Rocky River High School and Hiram The group scored in 1981 when the song He Cant Love You cracked the Billboard Top 40, getting as high as No. He always has rousers and weepies. Family and friends are Although he went to Hiram on a baseball scholarship, Stanley quickly found his calling in music. 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. 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. 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 1974, Stanley put together the band that would take his name and catapult him to success. Michael Stanley is the writing partnership of Michael Sears and Stanley Trollip. 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. As fans we adored and revered him, and in return he loved us right back. Marcia L. Stanley died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Heritage of Bel The band would break up in 1987, playing a dozen farewell shows at the Front Row Theater. (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.) 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. ", "Somebody once said that if you love your job then it's not really work," he said. Your father's dead. 3News spoke with David Spero about the life and career of Michael Stanley. 07, 2021, 12:57 p.m. Cleveland music icon Michael Stanley died Friday at the age of 72. Pictured was a head and shoulders shot of Michael Stanley singing into a microphone. That's what I wanted to do. And the record they broke was Led Zepplins, said John. This time, tragedy strikes Asst. 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. We just couldnt bust him out of there.. Plus hear The Lost 45 of the Day! Superintendent David Kubu Bengu when his own father is murdered. Michael Stanley is survived by his wife Ilsa, his two daughters, and five grandchildren. You are a rocker! 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. I didnt get into this whole thing to be the front man of MSB or whatever, Stanley told local Ohio TV station 3News Monica Robins in 2014. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. I adored the idea of a Botswanaian police procedural that steps away from the philosophical Mma Ramotswe mysteries. Morgan Stanley chief U.S. equity strategist Mike Wilson recently compared U.S. stock valuations to the "death zone" sometimes encountered by mountain climbers. 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. Michael Stanley's health is keeping him off-air for the time being. Stanley's family says in a statement he died Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Cleveland, Born Michael Stanley Gee, he grew up in Northeast Ohio, graduating Hiram College, then later attended on a baseball scholarship. Solid Gold Members get 5 years of shows, classic programs & themed box sets, plus weekly show download! 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. He then is assigned the death of a government official and it ends up being tied into his fathers murder. Thank you to Orenda books for providing me with a copy of this book for review. John himself was behind He was the co-host of WJW Channel 8's PM Magazine and Cleveland Tonight from 1987-91. John even sat in on some recording sessions. The chief is murdered and some elders. Services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, December 17, 2012 at Temple Beth. He then transitioned into a radio personality. 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 probably will try another of these books at some time but better ones are calling me now. Two years later, "My Town" became the bands second Top 40 hit, peaking at No. Hardly a day went by when John didn't play a Michael Stanley song - or two, or three. 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. 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. Michael passed away from health complications and was surrounded by his family. Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters. Detective novel set in Botswana but for Kudu, this time it's personal! 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.. The funeral service will be private, and Stanley will be buried at Lake View Cemetery, the family said. The Daily News publishes death notices and obituaries on a daily basis for Norfolkans, area residents and former residents. In 1974, Stanley formed the band that took his name. 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. Stanley Michael passed away on February 14, 2023 in Dove Creek, Colorado. You will be redirected back to your article in, Jonathan Majors Talks About Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania Negative Reviews, Spirit Awards: 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' Takes Best Feature, 6 Other Trophies; 'The Bear', Quinta Brunson Tops In TV - Full Winners List, ParaPod Awards Set Nominees For Paranormal Event, Willem Dafoe Requested Emma Stone Slap Him Then Begged For More 19 Times, Prolific Actor Dies At 61 After Aneurysm; Hollywood Reax + Career In Photos, Eyes $51M+ Opening In U.S., A Record For Rocky Spinoff Franchise & Amazon, SAG-AFTRA And Casting Directors Weigh In On Self-Tape Controversy, Oscar Winner Guillermo del Toro On The Films That Lit His Fuse. For 12 years, Thomas John introduced the bands at the Agora in downtown Youngstown, for which he was paid. 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.". 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. Even thought this is the fifth book in the series, I do think the books work quite well as stand alone novels. 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. They were a band and they got signed and everything was great, said John. 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. 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). 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. The MSB had its biggest national profile in 1980 when the single He Cant Love You reached No. This one felt flat. Rabbi Karen Companez officiating. Of course, as anyone who reads Kubu knows, nuance is not Mabaku's strong point. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Photo: 98.5 WNCX/Facebook. Stanley will be buried in a private ceremony at Lake View Cemetery. Show your support Send a Gift Send a gift to a service or familys home. 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. 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. WebThe obituary was featured in The Journal on February 28, 2023. It came to the end of the night and I was like, Wow. Hook is an essential for any good novelhow it start and keeps a leader keep on reading it. Most of the early records by Stanley and his group were produced by Bill Szymczyk, best known as the Eagles producer. Those desiring may make contribution to Temple Beth El or. 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. 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 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 []. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. But all the record companies cared about were the foreign bands they were signing. 33 on the chart. 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. We are sad to announce that on February 24, 2023, at the age of 66, Stanley Michael Black of Etters, Pennsylvania passed away. My sincere condolences go out to the Stanley family on the passing of Michael. I like the Detective Kubu books, but in general feel that they go on and on. 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. Rachel (not currently receiving notifications) Hall, Visit The Discerning Reader for more reviews & giveaways. The Michael Stanley Band, or MSB for short, would record 11 studio albums and set concert attendance records in Ohio. 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. We are sad to announce that on February 24, 2023, at the age of 66, Stanley Michael Black of Etters, Pennsylvania passed away. The story felt disjointed and not up to their usual standard. Thats the kind of impact they had.. He played in a band called The Tree Stumps, then Silk, and was able to secure his first record contract in 1969. I'm afraid he's been murdered.". And if thats true (and I definitely think it is) then I have been happily out of work for over 50 years! Already a member, log in! I was always drawn to the rousers and this one has more rousers than weepies.. Peace., Joe Walsh, another Cleveland rock hero and a player on Stanleys second album in the 1970s paid homage. Michael Sears and Stanley Trollip known collectively as Michael Stanley bring us a brand new gripping story featuring Detective Kubu. "Michael Stanley is dealing with serious health issues that prevent him from joining you in his 3-7pm time slot. In its late 70s/early 80s heyday, the Michael Stanley Band would sell out multiple nights at the Richfield Coliseum and Blossom Music Center. 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. 39. 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. 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. The cause of death was lung cancer that had been diagnosed seven months earlier. The obituary was 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 An amazing book from Michael and Stanley, amazing for its contradictions and irony. No, we didn't.". Baldwin Wallace eliminated from NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament, Cleveland Monsters Outdoor Classic at FirstEnergy Stadium delayed due to ice conditions. 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. We were big in Denver, we were big in Texas and Florida, but we couldnt get into Indianapolis.". Somebody once said that if you love your job then its not really work. But as popular as MSB was locally, they just couldnt quite ascend to national stardom. His record company changed his name to Michael Stanley. Hes remembered by Holly Gleason. Share Obituary Let others know about I got in it to be a songwriter. 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 can he? Stanley told Monica Robins. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. 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! 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. It was really a lot of us against the world kind of feeling, he said. Did we reach the level that we wanted to, or that the fans wanted us to? Will he compromise the case, should the culprit be apprehended? 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. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. 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! a music critic and author who was raised in As international thrillers go you'd be hard pushed in my opinion, to find a better series to indulge in. 33 on the Billboard 100. Michael was born November 14, 1962 in Charleston South Carolina. 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 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. All Rights Reserved. If not, choose an option to start listening on demand commercial free to all shows now! Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. I'm generally not a fan of authors killing of family members of the protagonist. Read because you love post colonial African detective fiction. We will miss Michael dearly.. I mean you felt like you were a part of that album even though you werent.. A Death in the Family follows on from Deadly Harvest, that I read not so long ago. Kilgroe Funeral Home We regretfully announce the passing of Michael E. Stanley, age 64, of Moody, Alabama passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022. 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. Hardly a day went by when John didnt play a Michael Stanley song or two, or three. 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. He also spent a year on the same stations Cleveland Tonight, with his television years garnering him 11 local Emmys. The Michael Stanley Band broke up in 1986, after having gone through a succession of major labels that included Epic, Arista and EMI America. They never got the push from the record company that they should have.. 33 on the chart. Michael was our citys most beloved musician, songwriter and rocker. When his father is stabbed to death, Kubu cannot stay away from the investigation, with his ego trumping common sense. 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 such a lovely character. FORECAST | Windy start to the weekendflurries too! A musician & songwriter who could pack arenas. The death of Michael Stanley, a music legend to Cleveland area rock fans, saddened many people when we heard the news last week. And I went back., John said. Catch up on last 4 shows: Tour of Australia, Japan, Jamaica, Spain & France; Co-Host Juice Newton; Heartbreak Hotel and Songwriter Paul Williams! It has 199 of my favorite all time songs, five of which are Michael Stanley. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Such grace.. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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 comes back from a police conference in NY, inspired to find the truth, and restore his prodigious appetite. 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. 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. 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. "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. 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. 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. Stanley did his final afternoon drive shift on WNCX on Feb. 19. Michael Stanley April 29, 1968 - November 10, 2021 Raleigh, North Carolina - Michael Stanley, 53, of Raleigh, formerly of Dunn, died Wednesday, November 10, WebMichael Paul Stanley was born January 27, 1980 in Freehold, New Jersey to Paul and Eileen Stanley. 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 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. Send us a tip using our annonymous form. Michael Craig Stanley, age 59, of Gladewater, Texas passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022. 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. Johns ultimate tribute to Michael Stanley can be heard through his earphones during his daily walks in Poland Woods. I hoped to enjoy this because of the setting of Botswana. 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've read and enjoyed the other books with Detective Kubu. So that tells you something.. ", RELATED: Fans share favorite memories of Michael Stanley. 2023 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. "I didnt get into this whole thing to be the front man of MSB or whatever," Stanley told 3News' Monica Robins in 2014. But that was hardly the extent of his TV credits. You don't do that if you're not successful. "We toured seven or eight months out of the year for 13 years. Age 50, of Grand Blanc, died Friday, December 14, 2012 at his residence. Born Michael Stanley Gee, Stanley grew up in Northeast Ohio, graduating first from Rocky River High School and then Hiram College. The different strands of the same story come together at the end. 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. He was 72 and his death was confirmed by his manager. 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. food festival london 2022,