MANOWAR: FORMER GUITARIST ROSS "THE BOSS" FRIEDMAN DIAGNOSED WITH ALS

 

 

 

 Auburn, New York, U.S.A. based power metal warriors MANOWAR'S publicist has announced former guitarist  ROSS "THE BOSS" FRIEDMAN has been diagnosed with ALS...   

MANOWAR unleashed "THE FINAL BATTLE I" (EP), 3/29/2019 via MAGIC CIRCLE MUSIC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM BLABBERMOUTH.NET: 

 

"Ross 'The Boss' Friedman, founding member of punk rock legends THE DICTATORS and heavy metal stalwarts MANOWAR, has been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS),commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. The diagnosis followed several months of seemingly unrelated symptoms that included weakness in his hands and legs. A series of very minor strokes was initially thought to have been the cause, but changes in diet, exercise and added physical therapy did nothing to slow the progression or increase his strength."

The 72-year-old Friedman added in his own 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. I'm absolutely blown away by the love and support from family, friends and fans. I love you all."

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive, fatal neurodegenerative disease that destroys motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, causing muscle weakness, paralysis, and loss of voluntary muscle control.

 

 FROM MANOWAR: 

 We heard the terrible news about Ross's diagnosis of ALS. We are deeply saddened and are sending him and his family lots of strength during this difficult time. MANOWAR

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-