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Michael Stanley, the rock musician known to many Cleveland fans who listened to him daily for 30 years on WNCX during their afternoon commute, died in his sleep on Friday after losing his battle with cancer lung. He was 72 years old.
Stanley had written a statement in anticipation of his death, published by WNCX. It reads: “Hey gang… well if you’re reading this I’m leaving to catch up on this big club tour in the sky. But before the bus left, I wanted to thank you all for being a part of my musical journey, both on stage, on record and behind the microphone here at WNCX.
He continued, “Someone once said that if you like your job, it’s not really work. And if this is true (and I really think it is), then I have happily been out of work for over fifty years!
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Born Michael Stanley Gee, the Cleveland native cut his first solo album at age 25 while working as a manager for a record store chain and soon after formed The Michael Stanley Band, which was dubbed MSB by the fans. The band’s core rock style quickly became a hit in local venues, reaching an all-time high of 74,404 in total attendance on a four-night adventure at Ohio’s Blossom Music Center.
The band’s single “He Can’t Love You” made the Top 40 in 1981, and “In the Heartland” went to No.6 on Billboard’s Best Tracks chart, with their latest Top 40 hit was “My Town” in 1983.
After the band split in 1987, Stanley continued to record and tour while remaining in his hometown. Three years later, Stanley joined the family on WNCX radio, becoming an on-air personality and disc jockey, where he remained for three decades.
Michael Stanley is survived by his wife, Ilsa, two daughters and five grandchildren.
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