Michael Stanley, the rock musician known to several Cleveland fans who listened to him every day for 30 years on WNCX during his afternoon trip, died in his sleep on Friday after losing his battle with lung cancer. He was 72 years old.
Stanley wrote a statement in anticipation of his death, which WNCX posted Says: “Hey, guys … Well, if you’re reading this, then I’m going to accompany that big club tour in heaven. But before the bus leaves, I would like to thank you all for being part of my musical journey, both on stage, on recording, and behind the microphone here at WNCX. “
He continued: “Someone once said that if you love your work, it is not really work. And if that is true (and I definitely think it is), then I have been happy without work for more than fifty years! “
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Born Michael Stanley Gee, the Cleveland native recorded his first solo album at 25 while working as a manager for a chain of record stores and soon after formed The Michael Stanley Band, which was nicknamed MSB by fans. The rock style of the band’s heart quickly became a hit at local venues, reaching a record total audience of 74,404 during a four-night performance at Ohio’s Blossom Music Center.
The band’s single “He Can’t Love You” entered the Top 40 in 1981, and “In the Heartland” went to sixth on the Billboard Top Tracks chart, with its last Top 40 hit “My Town” in 1983.
After the band broke up in 1987, Stanley continued to record and tour while staying in his hometown. Three years later, Stanley joined the family on WNCX radio, becoming an airborne and disc jockey personality, where he stayed for three decades.
Michael Stanley leaves his wife, Ilsa, his two daughters and five grandchildren.
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