Industry Mar 30, 2026
Ross “The Boss” Friedman, Guitarist for Dictators and Manowar, Dies at 72
The rock icon had recently revealed a battle with ALS. Ross “The Boss” Friedman, Legendary Dictators and Manowar Guitarist, Dead at 72 Spencer Kaufman
Originally published by
Consequence of Sound
Ross “The Boss” Friedman, the acclaimed guitarist for bands Dictators and Manowar, has passed away at the age of 72. Friedman had recently disclosed that he was contending with ALS. Originally reported by Consequence of Sound.