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The 1970s power trio GlassHarp, led by guitar wizard Phil Keaggy, have re-released their catalog. Dig in.

Michael Stanley, whose music has been the soundtrack for decades for so many in the Mahoning Valley, died Friday at age 72. As a solo artist and as leader of the Michael Stanley Band, the Ghost Poets, Michael Stanley & the Resonators and the Midlife Chryslers, the man born Michael Stanley Gee was a Cleveland hometown hero, where he had successful careers as a DJ (30 years at WNCX-FM) and television host (“PM Magazine”) in addition to his work as a recording artist and performer. But the Mic...

By Tom Moore Michael Stanley Band at Blossom-1981 (photo by Janet Macoska) (Cleveland) - One of the most iconic rock and roll figures in Cleveland has died. Michael Stanley died Friday from lung cancer at the age of 72. Word of his health issues came out this week when WNCX Radio announced that Stanley was off the air because of serious health issues. WNCX is saying that Michael will be laid to rest at Lake View Cemetery in a private service. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that yo...