The Dictators

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Ross The Boss in 1984, headshot

Ross 'The Boss' Friedman, founding guitarist with Manowar and The Dictators, dead at 72

By Fraser Lewry published

News of Friedman's death comes just weeks after he was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease

Music
Ross The Boss onstage

Manowar founder Ross 'The Boss' Friedman diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease

By Fraser Lewry published

Ross The Boss formed proto-punk band The Dictators in New York City in 1973, and metal icons Manowar in 1980

Bands & Artists
A close-up of The Statue Of Liberty

The Top 10 Songs Inspired By New York City

By MÖRAT published

There's a reason New York is the city that never sleeps – it's too busy inspiring great rock songs

Tracks & Singles