MSB was not just a band. It was part of growing up back in the day. Blossom in the summer, the Front Row Theater in the fall, Richfield Coliseum for New Years, and anything in between. We listened to the music, and lived for the next concert. This was, "Our Town" and "Our" band. The music always seemed to hit home and related something going on in your life. This is the way music is suppose to be. They'll always be #1 in my book. God bless you number one fan Wendy E. I'm right there with ya
I can't tell you how many people I turned onto this band. They hardly got any airplay outside of the Cleveland-midwest area, so when I put on the albums for friends they were blown away and surprised they had never heard of them!
I saw them in Cleveland on new years day 1982. Great show..I was wearing the same shirt as the bass player.... too cool. I wrecked my car afterwards though....It wasn't all that bad. Things you remember..
MSB! Great band. What Donnie Iris and Joe Grushecky is to western PA, this band was the same to Ohio. While I feel sad these bands did not make it "big", I can say I had the opportunity to see all of them in person, and they were all great!
This makes me think of my late brother, Angelo.. We were both at this concert. My father, who was with Belkin Productions at the time, had us backstage. My brother loved this song, especially the line "All you get to keep are the memories, you gotta make the good ones last." I have lots of good memories of Angelo! Thank you for posting!
Here is some news I got today from line level music for MS fan's. we are in the process of compiling a new DVD release, Michael Stanley's Bootleg Videos, which will consist of previously unavailable live performances and backstage antics from 1974 to the present! And of course, Michael Stanley is always busy in the studio working on his next release - we'll keep you posted
True enough...Blossom is in Cuyahoga Falls, but the band and most of the people in the audience are from greater Cleveland, so that seems to be a distinction without a difference to me.
That's not Jonah Koslen, he left after the live "Stage Pass" album which featured his song "Nothing's Gonna Change My Mind". He formed BREATHLESS which included Mark Avsec (from Wild Cherry) and Kevin Valentine who would later join up with Donnie Iris. Breathless put out two really good albums and received quite a bit of attention in the Cleveland area. Gary Markasky replaced Jonah.
maybe not on par with Queen, definitely not with Pink Floyd, however as tocthecat said, MSB was on par with Journey, Boston, Foreigner, REO Speedwagon, etc.
All you get to keep are the memories. You gotta make the good ones last….
MSB was not just a band. It was part of growing up back in the day. Blossom in the summer, the Front Row Theater in the fall, Richfield Coliseum for New Years, and anything in between. We listened to the music, and lived for the next concert. This was, "Our Town" and "Our" band. The music always seemed to hit home and related something going on in your life. This is the way music is suppose to be. They'll always be #1 in my book. God bless you number one fan Wendy E. I'm right there with ya
One of my fav MSB songs still cover it today
Stanley is still the best and I LOVE those swaying hips!!!
I can't tell you how many people I turned onto this band. They hardly got any airplay outside of the Cleveland-midwest area, so when I put on the albums for friends they were blown away and surprised they had never heard of them!
I saw them in Cleveland on new years day 1982. Great show..I was wearing the same shirt as the bass player.... too cool. I wrecked my car afterwards though....It wasn't all that bad. Things you remember..
I became engaged at one of his concerts in the 80's at Blossom. Good times then. Sad time now.
MSB! Great band. What Donnie Iris and Joe Grushecky is to western PA, this band was the same to Ohio. While I feel sad these bands did not make it "big", I can say I had the opportunity to see all of them in person, and they were all great!
Love this man truly heart broken RIP sweet angel
This makes me think of my late brother, Angelo.. We were both at this concert. My father, who was with Belkin Productions at the time, had us backstage. My brother loved this song, especially the line "All you get to keep are the memories, you gotta make the good ones last." I have lots of good memories of Angelo! Thank you for posting!
I remember being there! Also saw Buffet and Tom Petty there! Miss It Big Time!
RIP Michael Stanley..
Wow! That's probly me in the front row!! Best memories ever! Thanks for posting. :-)
Great Cleveland Band Thanks for putting it on
Oh boy does this bring back memories!
An awsome band from an awsome city!! Thanks for posting!
Great video. Thanks for posting. I saw these guys several times at Ohio State in the early 80s (Agora Ballroom, Mershon Auditorium). Great shows.
I've seen them and Michael's bands at least 30 times...including this concert siries. Just got tix to see em Sept 7th :) 2nd row too! can't wait.
Sweet concert, was there for that show. Wow old memories of Akron
We ALL know you love him :-)
Here is some news I got today from line level music for MS fan's. we are in the process of compiling a new DVD release, Michael Stanley's Bootleg Videos, which will consist of previously unavailable live performances and backstage antics from 1974 to the present! And of course, Michael Stanley is always busy in the studio working on his next release - we'll keep you posted
I was at this one!!!
Hell yeah!!
It's an "acquired taste".
me too!!!
True enough...Blossom is in Cuyahoga Falls, but the band and most of the people in the audience are from greater Cleveland, so that seems to be a distinction without a difference to me.
That's not Jonah Koslen, he left after the live "Stage Pass" album which featured his song "Nothing's Gonna Change My Mind". He formed BREATHLESS which included Mark Avsec (from Wild Cherry) and Kevin Valentine who would later join up with Donnie Iris. Breathless put out two really good albums and received quite a bit of attention in the Cleveland area. Gary Markasky replaced Jonah.
Just a heads up_Michael Stanley will be at the Pro Football HOF Festivals' Ribs burnoff August 6th. Looking forward to it!!!!
My Les Paul Deluxe is identical to Michael's..........I've had mine 31 years.....Wonder if he's still has his ??
Blossom is actually in Akron, well, Cuyahoga Falls, I think is their address. You know, the town Chrissy Hynde sings about???
@330khz Look up his website. You can buy his cds on there and have them shipped.
The "Commander". Bob Pelander. Looks great in this video. This video is missing one thing. Jonah Koslen.
u sure u arent talking about Kevin Raleigh
What? Better than the Raspberries...you have to be kidding!
@330khz Believe
I-Tunes. Search "Michael Stanley Band", click "all albums" top of results. Jackpot!
maybe not on par with Queen, definitely not with Pink Floyd, however as tocthecat said, MSB was on par with Journey, Boston, Foreigner, REO Speedwagon, etc.