The tribute concert for the late Michael Stanley is set to be at Warren's Robins Theatre on 29 May, opened by the Lindys. The concert is titled 'Celebrating the Legacy of Michael Stanley' and will feature members of The Resonators with Jinnah Koslen and Michael Weber.
Furthermore, Tommy Dobeck will also feature on the show as he was Michael's longtime drummer and bandmate. The lead singer of The Vindys, Jackie Popvec, will be singing two songs, 'All I Ever Wanted and I'll Never Need Anyone More' on 29 May at the Robins Theatre in Warren. During her rehearsal, Jackie said that she was really lucky to have been gifted the world tour T-shirt from 1982, which was the time of their four-night run at Blossom and sold out every night. She also mentioned that she was glad to be part of the show.
Jackie described the late Michael Stanley as a rock legend and a Northeast Ohio legend and shared that being a part of the show was super special after knowing him and his band for the last couple of years.
Stanley's one daughter had shared on a similar tribute concert in early December in Cleveland how her father was watching and listening and smiling down on everyone who made his dreams come true.
The tickets for the show at Robins Theaters will go on sale from this Friday, and it ranges from $38 to $70. The show is also scheduled on Saturday, 28 May, for the Goodyear Theater in Akron.
It is reported that portions of every ticket sold for the two concerts in May will be donated to the newly formed 10,000 Watts of Holy Light Fund of The Cleveland Foundation in the name of the late Michael Stanley.
How Did Michael Stanley Die?
Michael Stanley died on 5 March 2021 at the age of 72. He was diagnosed with lung cancer in the fall of 2020 and lost his battle to cancer in 2021. His family released a statement that said the singer died after seven months of battle with lung cancer.
The Cleveland's 98.5 WNCX radio station where Michael used to work also posted a farewell letter left by the late Michael himself that said, " Hey gang...Well, If you're reading this, then I am off to catch up with that big club tour in the sky. But before the bus pulls out, I wanted to thank all of you for being part of my musical journey, both on the stage, on record, and behind the microphone here at WCNX."
His letter also mentioned how he had been happily working for over 50 years and concluded by writing, "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 a great family, friends, and coworkers and you can't ask for much more than that!"
He continued to bid his farewell, stating, "Take care of yourself and each other and remember, now more than ever, It's your world...pay attention! Peace."
KISS' Paul Stanley also tweeted to pay his tribute to the rocker and described him as a Cleveland legend, bright light & warm soul, and a musician & songwriter who could pack arenas. He also mentioned Michael's letter and referred to that as such grace.
Net Worth Of Michael Stanley
Michael Stanley started his career playing in bands at Rocky River High School, and his band, Silk, was signed to ABC Records and released the album, Smooth As Raw Silk in 1969. He released his self-titled solo album and Friends and Legends in 1973, which was produced by himself and was released via Tumbleweed Records.
He had a net worth of $ 49 million and was born in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. His band, The Michael Stanley Band, was formed in 1974 by himself and had members Jonah Koslen, Daniel Pecchio, and Tommy Debeck. His group evolved into a seven-piece band by 1982 and made hit songs like He Can't Love You, My Town, and more. The band disbanded in 1987 and had 12 farewell shows at the Front Row Theater in Highland Heights, Ohio, in 1986-87.
Michael Stanley had appeared on The Drew Carey Show and worked with PM Magazine on WJW Channel 8 from 1987 to 1990. He was a radio DJ for WNCX station in Cleveland and worked on Cleveland radio station WMMS from 1990 till his death in 2021.
Michael Stanley's artifacts are on display in the Rock Hall's In Memoriam exhibit, including his Jon Hill custom guitar and handwritten lyrics and setlists. On his 73rd birthday, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honored him by playing his iconic music and lyrics inside the museum and on the Rock Hall's Rock Boxes located downtown along East 9th Street.