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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The Hellacopters: Grande Rock
On May 1999, “White Jazz Records” label released “Grande Rock”, the third Hellacopters (The) album. It was recorded in 1999, and was produced by Nicke Andersson, Kenny Håkansson, Anders Lindstrom and Robert Eriksson.
Personnel:
- Nicke Andersson– vocals guitars
- Anders Lindström– guitar, piano
- Kenny Håkansson– bass guitar
- Robert Eriksson– drums
- Matt McHellburger– vocals, harp
- Pike McWalleye – vocals, acoustic guitar
- Zquaty – percussion
- Odd De Cologne – voice
- Anders Lind – recording
- Stefan Boman – mixing, editing
- Åsa Winzell – mastering
- Ray Hill – pinstriping
- Lance Hammond – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Nicke Andersson, Kenny Håkansson, Anders Lindstrom and Robert Eriksson.
- Action De Grâce
- Alright Already Now
- Move Right out of Here
- Welcome to Hell
- The Electric Index Eel
- Paul Stanley
- The Devil Stole the Beat from the Lord
- Dogday Mornings
- Venus in Force
- 5 vs. 7
- Lonely
- Renvoyer
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