Dictators/Manowar Guitarist Ross ‘The Boss’ Friedman Reveals ALS Diagnosis: ‘Crushes Me Not To Be Able To Play Guitar’

Dictators/Manowar Guitarist Ross ‘The Boss’ Friedman Reveals ALS Diagnosis: ‘Crushes Me Not To Be Able To Play Guitar’

Punk and metal guitarist Ross “The Boss” Friedman has revealed that he’s been diagnosed with the incurable disease Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The 72-year-old co-founder of New York punk stalwarts the Dictators and power metal band Manowar said in a statement on Monday (Feb. 9) that the diagnosis came after he’d suffered through several months of concerning symptoms. “It’s difficult to kno…

Ross ‘the Boss’ Friedman, of Manowar and the Dictators, Diagnosed With ALS

Punk and metal great Ross “the Boss” Friedman has been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Friedman, co-founder of the Dictators and Manowar, revealed the diagnosis Monday, Feb. 9. “It’s difficult to know what lies ahead,” he said, “and it crushes me not to be able to play guitar, but the outpouring of love has been so, so strong. I’m absolutely blown away by the love and support from fam…

“It crushes me not to be able to play guitar”: Manowar founding guitarist Ross ‘The Boss’ Friedman diagnosed with ALS

Friedman has been diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disease, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease

Former Manowar Guitarist Ross ‘The Boss’ Friedman Diagnosed With ALS

Ross ‘The Boss’ Friedman, a foundational figure in both heavy metal and punk rock, has been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Friedman is best known as a founding member of Manowar and The Dictators, two bands whose influence continues to ripple through heavy music decades on, the news was confirmed via a statement from Friedman’s publicist, outlining the difficult road that led to the diagno…

Ross The Boss, of Dictators and Manowar, diagnosed with ALS

Happy Mag https://happymag.tv Ross The Boss confronts ALS with a legion of love. Ross ‘The Boss’ Friedman, the pioneering guitarist who helped forge the sonic swords of both proto-punk legends the Dictators and... Happy Mag https://happymag.tv