Ross the Boss, Metal Legend, Passes Away

0:00It's March 28th. I'm Corey with The Story, and this is Music News today, Music News powered by AI. Ross the Boss Friedman, the legendary guitarist from Manoar, the dictators, and shocking street, has passed away at 72. He battled amyiltrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, and news came right after a fundraiser launched for his medical bills. The Metal Hall of Fame confirmed it with a heartfelt statement. Six weeks back, fans rallied online to cover his care costs, showing how much he meant to the Metal World. The Hall called him their global metal ambassador, praising his raw punk energy and epic heavy metal riffs that shaped generations. His peers and fans worldwide mourn the loss of a true pioneer, respected for his tone and spirit. From gritty stages to massive crowds, Ross touched countless lives, leaving a legacy fans will carry forward through his music. Back in 1973, he founded Protoponc Trailblazers, the dictators, played their first three albums,

1:01then headed to Europe for shocking street. He joined Manoar soon after, dropping five killer records like Battle Hems and Integlory Ride, rocking fur and loincloths for that wild heavy metal. Vibe, later years saw him link up with bands like Manatoba's Wild Kingdom, The Helicopters, and more, plus two comebacks with the dictators, who even dropped a new album this year, Ross' fire keeps burning in every riff he laid down.