Ross The Boss Friedman, Manowar’s founding guitarist, dies at 72
Ross 'The Boss' Friedman, the pioneering guitarist and founding member of The Dictators and Manowar, has died at 72. His passing was confirmed by the Metal Hall of Fame days after he was diagnosed with ALS, with a fundraising drive recently launched to help cover his medical care. Friedman’s work bridged punk and metal, influencing generations of musicians with his fearless style and machine‑like guitar tone, leaving a lasting legacy in heavy metal history.
