Ross the Boss, Metal Legend, Passes Away

0:00It's March 27, I'm Corey with The Story, and this is Music News Today, Music News Powered by AI. Legendary guitarist Ross the Boss Freeman has died at the age of 72. He rose to fame as a founding member of the Proto-Punk Band, The Dictators, and later with heavy metal pioneers, Matoir. The metal hall of fame confirmed the news in a statement, noting his role as their global metal ambassador. This comes just wease after a fundraiser started for his medical bills following an ALS diagnosis. Born in New York in 1954, Friedman kicked off his career by forming the dictators in 1973, playing on their first, three albums. He then headed to Europe to join French rockers Shocking Street, recording a live album and a studio effort before moving on. In the early 1980s, he linked up with Manor War, hoping craft their wild image of fur and loincloths while delivering five albums full of epic heavy metal. Freeman kept rocking with bands like Manitoba's Wild Kingdom, The Helicopters, and more, including

1:04later stints with the dictators. His raw energy bridged punk and power metal, inspiring acts like Aman Amarth and Sabaton. His unmatched tone and spirit touched generations of fans and musicians worldwide, leaving a legacy that echoes in every riff. Her thoughts go out to his family, bandmates, and the global metal community.