On March 26, 2026, Ross Friedman (Ross the Boss), died aged 72. He was musician (guitar, keyboards) and songwriter, founding member of the band The Dictators, but was best known as founding member of Manowar. He recorded and performed with Shakin’ Street, Manitoba’s Wild Kingdom, Heyday, The Hellacopters, David Roter Method, The Spinatras, The Nomads, Thunderboss, Majesty, The Brain Surgeons, DawnRider, The Thunderbolts, Wotan, Fabienne Shine and the Planets, Atlanteam Kodex, Burning Starr, Death Dealer, Bloody Time and Burning Witches. With his band Ross the Boss, he released four albums.
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Mic Christopher: Skylarkin

On November 29, 2002, “LOZA” label released “Skylarkin’”, the debut and the only Mic Christopher album. It was recorded 2000 – 2001, at “Dodlum Studios” and was produced by Karl Odlum and David Odlum. In March 2003, at the “Meteor Awards” “Skylarkin’” won “Best Irish Album” of the year, In November 2004 it was certified Platinum status in Ireland, and in 2005, was voted #14 in the “Hot Press People’s Choice of the Top 100 Irish Albums of All Time”.
Personnel:
- Mic Cristopher – vocal, guitar, recording
- Glen Hansard – vocals, guitar
- Simon Good – guitar
- David Odlum – bass, guitar, programming
- Karl Odlum – bass, guitar, programming, recording
- David Odlum, Gemma Hayes, Lisa Hannigan – vocals
- Colm Mac Con Iomaire – violin
- Rónán Ó Snodaigh – percussion
Track listing:
All tracks by Mic Cristopher.
- Heyday
- Kids’ Song
- Listen Girl
- Looking for Jude
- That’s What Good Friends Do
- The Loneliest Man In Town
- Wide Eyed and Lying
- What a Curious Notion
- I’ve Got Your Back
- Skylarkin
- Daydreamin’