Ross The Boss Diagnosed With ALS – Manowar Guitar Legend Health Update | Rock and Roll Geek Show

Ross The Boss Diagnosed With ALS – Manowar Guitar Legend Health Update | Rock and Roll Geek Show

0:00 Feb 10, 2026
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In this episode of the Rock and Roll Geek Show, Michael Butler reacts to the news that legendary Manowar guitarist Ross The Boss has been diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. He talks about Ross’s impact on classic heavy metal, his guitar work with Manowar and beyond, and what this diagnosis means for the metal community.[podcastaddict] Butler shares personal reflections on Ross The Boss, plays key tracks that defined his career, and invites fellow rock and roll geeks to send in their stories, memories, and well wishes. If you love old-school heavy metal, epic riffs, and deep-cut rock talk, this is a must-hear episode. On this episode I talk about Ross The Boss from the Dictators and Manowar (among others) being diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Also on the show, emails about some new music and Alice Cooper. We do a Listening With Butler on the new Roger Taylor song. Music by: The Dictators Manowar Alice Cooper The Outfit Joyce Manor Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership Donate on Venmo Dan Gerawan. -$50 Tim Schall – $50 John Morgan – $25 Richard Fusey – $20 Gregg Brofer – $20 Blake Johnston – $20 Richard Fusey – $16.66 Todd Cunningham – $10 Steven Cohen – $5 Bruce McMillan – $3 (Venmo donation id is @Michael-Butler-11) PATREON DONORS Joe Pawlak – $16.66 Kirk Crawford – $12.77 Patrick Shanahan – $10 Cole Thornton – $9.99 Brian Springer – $8 Jon Scott – $8 Michael Stitik – $8 Michael Street – $7.50 Dave Slusher – $5.55 Robert Harvey – $5 Chiaki Hinohara – $5 MedakiMetal on Instagram Jamie Jefford – $5
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