Death Dealer Ross The Boss Battling ALS

By: Philip Sayblack

​Famed guitarist Ross “The Boss” Friedman is combating ALS.
The announcement was made Monday through a news release. Ross, who is currently a member of Death Dealer (and who has worked with the likes of Manowar and The Dictators), had suffered a series of health concerns prior to the diagnosis, including a series of strokes, and weakness in his hands and legs.

Friedman addressed the diagnosis in a prepared statement.
“It’s difficult to know what lies ahead, and it crushes me not to be able to play guitar, but the outpouring of love has been so, so strong,” said Friedman. “I’m absolutely blown away by the love and support from family, friends and fans. I love you all.”

Friedman co-founded The Dictators in 1973 alongside Andy Shernoff and Scott Kempner. Since then he has gone on to a successful solo career, co-founded Manowar with bassist Joey DeMaio, and has also worked with The Spinatras and The Brain Surgeons. He is currently a member of Death Dealer, which released its latest album, Reign of Steel late last month through Massacre Records.

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