Ross “The Boss” Friedman

As a child growing up in New York City, Ross “The Boss” Friedman showed great promise as a piano and violin prodigy, but when he first touched the electric guitar he knew he found his true love.

He met Andy Shernoff in 1973 while playing in one of his bands at a house party in his teenage years. Together, they created a band known as The Dictators, who became the first signed Punk Rock band launching the CBGBs scene. Known for their sense of humor and affection for White Castles and wrestling, they were one of the most copied and influential bands of the genre.

Blue Oyster Cult Producer Sandy Perlman was the manager for both The Dictators and French Rock Band Shakin' Street in 1979 when Ross needed a gig and Shakin' Street needed a guitar player. Ross flew to France and floored everyone with his guitar playing. He joined the band, lived in France for a year, recorded an album, learned to speak French and toured the world with the band.

While Shakin' Street was opening for Black Sabbath and Blue Oyster Cult in 1980, Ronnie James Dio introduced Ross to crew member Joey DeMaio. The two of them agreed on their vision for what a Heavy Metal band should be and together, they co-founded Manowar. They created their own subgenre and dubbed it “True Metal” playing epic songs with viking themes at very loud volumes. His eight years and six albums with this band gained him an unbelievably loyal cult following who widely considers Ross The Boss to be the definitive Manowar guitar player.

The Dictators revamped into a new band called Manitoba's Wild Kingdom in 1989 that bridged that gap from punk rock to metal, and really allowed Ross The Boss to showcase his kind of guitar playing. Even though each of his bands are a different musical style, he says he's always, "Just playing Rock and Roll".

When his son was born in 1991 he stayed closer to home being a great dad and making music with his friends and other New York based musicians. During that time he had a few major releases and played shows with his bands The Pack, the Blues Rock “Heyday” and The Spinatras. The Dictators continued to tour and made a highly acclaimed studio record " D.F.F.D.", a live CD "Viva Dictators", and a Greatest Hits and Early Demos compilation. 

In 2005, the time was right for him to join former Blue Oyster Cult drummer Albert Bouchard in his band The Brain Surgeons, winning over audiences with his own style of guitar playing, and kicking the band up a notch into new territory for two albums.

Ross constantly writes and records new music and reunites with his old bands and former band members for special shows and projects. His 2005 appearance with Manowar at the Earthshaker Festival was so successful he formed his own "Ross The Boss" band and signed with AFM Records Germany. His two critically acclaimed solo albums 2008  “New Metal Leader” and 2010 “Hailstorm” saw him playing shows and festivals all over the world, putting him back in front of a Heavy Metal audience and reminding everyone that Ross The Boss is one of the world's most loved Metal guitar players.

As people started connecting with him on the internet, he began to collaborate with musicians online and guesting on tracks for bands like Majesty, Wotan, Atlantean Kodex and The Vibrators to name a few.

Death Dealer began as an online collaboration but quickly gelled into a supergroup featuring Sean Peck (Cage), Stu Marshall (Dungeon, Empire of Eden), Mike Davis (Halford, Lizzie Borden), and Steve Bolognese (Into Eternity). The band toured the world for their two albums 2013 "Warmaster" and 2015 "Hallowed Ground".

2016 saw him back playing all-Manowar sets with a cast of revolving musicians. Eventually a touring lineup that included singer Marc Lopes and bass player Mike Lepond gelled. The band has recorded two albums of original material For AFM records as “Ross The Boss” and keeps on touring to play to as many people as they can.

Ross The Boss was one of the pioneers of both Punk Rock and Heavy Metal. He's proud to know that the music he's made has influenced and inspired so many other artists. You can be sure that whatever band he's in or whatever style he's playing in, he's always happy to be writing new music and playing the guitar with his friends.

The new album “Born Of Fire” was released on 3/6/2020.

The brand new “Born Of Fire” is the fourth album of Friedman and his band which arrives not even two years after their chart breaking 2018 effort “By Blood Sworn”. While Ross The Boss used this time for extensive touring they built their latest epos which will excite fans worldwide seemingly effortless out of nothing.

“Born Of Fire” is pounding yet fresher and heavier out of the speakers than before, but isn’t lacking any of the typical Ross The Boss trademarks.

Tracklist:

01 - Glory To The Slain

02 - Fight The Fight

03 - Denied By The Cross

04 - Maiden Of Shadows

05 - I Am The Sword

06 - Shotgun Evolution

07 - Born Of Fire

08 - Godkiller

09 - The Blackest Heart

10 - Demon Holiday

11 - Undying

12 - Waking The Moon

(Total Playing Time: 45:46 min)

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PROFESSIONAL CONTACT

Website > https://www.ross-the-boss.com/

Facebook > https://www.facebook.com/RossTheBoss/

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Marky Ramone is best known for the 15 years he spent drumming for the legendary Ramones. Prior to joining the Ramones, Marky played with an array of influential musicians dating back to his high school years when he was a member of the Brooklyn based hard rock band, Dust. Recording two albums with his friends, Richie Wise (guitar and vocals) and Kenny Aaronson (bass) for Neil Bogart’s Karma Sutra/Buddha label.

While Dust was disbanding, Marky began hanging out at Max’s Kansas City, where he met Max’s house D.J. Wayne County. He joined forces with Wayne to form Wayne County and The Backstreet Boys. Wayne’s outrageous stage performance and cross-dressing attracted many fans and help solidify a cult following.  After a year and a half of playing in the New York area and not able to generate record company interest, they decided it was best to move on.

In 1976, Marky was introduced to Richard Hell. Along with Bob Quine and Ivan Julian, they formed Richard Hell & the Voidoids. The Voidoids released their groundbreaking debut album in 1977 on Sire Records, entitled “Blank Generation”. Shortly after the Voidoids historic U.K. tour with The Clash, Marky found himself at the bar at CBGB with Dee Dee Ramone. Dee Dee asked him if he would be interested in joining The Ramones.

The spring of 1978, Marky joined the Ramones.  In a matter of weeks he was in the studio recording his first album with The Ramones entitled, “Road to Ruin”, which features one of the biggest Ramones songs “I Wanna Be Sedated”. The following year the Ramones filmed the cult classic “Rock ‘n’ Roll High School”. Later that year, they joined forces with producer legend, Phil Spector to record “End Of The Century”.

After several tours and a two more studio albums, Marky was asked to leave the band 1983, only to rejoin his band mates in 1987 until they decided to call it quits in 1996. His tenure with the Ramones spanned a total of 15 years. Performing over 1700 shows and more than 15 releases, including songwriting credits on both Mondo Bizarro and Adios Amigos, the bands farewell release.

In 2000, Marky reunited with long time friend Joey Ramone for Joey’s solo effort “Don’t Worry About Me”. In 2001, Marky along with his former band mates (Johnny, Dee Dee and Tommy), were inducted into the Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame. That same year, U2’s Bono presented the Ramones with the MTV’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

The DVD release, “Raw”, a compilation of mostly home videos filmed predominantly by Marky was release in 2004 and entered the Billboard video chart at number 5. Certified gold in three countries and currently the best selling Ramones DVD release to date.

In the spring of 2009, Marky launched a capsule collection clothing line with Hilfiger Denim. In 2010, Marky shared his recipe for pasta sauce by introducing Marky Ramone’s Brooklyn’s Own Pasta Sauce.

In February 2010 The Ramones received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. It was the first Grammy for the punk rock pioneers.

In early 2010 Marky Ramones Blitzkrieg with Michale Graves released their first single “When We Were Angels” with former member of Sheer Terror, Mark Neuman, playing bass and guitar.

With no signs of slowing down, Marky Ramone continues to tour the world with his band, Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg, featuring various lead vocalists including Andrew W.K. and Michale Graves.

Marky is currently in his tenth year as a D.J. on SiriusXM Satelldite Radio hosing “Marky Ramone’s Punk Rock Blitzkrieg”. Marky has also appeared on numerous TV shows including The Simpsons, Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations and ZRock.

PROFESSIONAL CONTACT

Website > http://www.markyramone.com/

Facebook > https://www.facebook.com/OfficialMarkyRamone

Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/markyramoneofficial/

Luis Rodrigo de Carvalho Zara, ou simplesmente Kiko Zara, nasceu em 06/05/1977 na cidade de Três Lagoas, Mato Grosso do Sul, e está radicado desde criança na cidade de Jundiaí, São Paulo, ambas cidades Brasileiras.

Atualmente Zara mora na cidade Jundiaí-SP, com sua esposa Geisa Mell e seu filho Luis Marcelo.

No começo da carreira, o estilo de tocar de Zara foi desenvolvido principalmente no Rock, Punk Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal e Trash Metal. Ele tirou a maioria da sua inspiração de bateristas como Steven Adler, Neil Peart, Marky Ramone, Lars Ulrich, Nicko McBrain, Matt Sorum, Dave Grohl, Igor Cavalera, entre outros que estavam no destaque do ramo musical mundial. Entretanto conforme o tempo foi passando, ele começou a absorver a influência de músicos de jazz fusion como Dave Weckl, Dennis Chambers, Steve Gadd, de big bands como Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, e de música brasileira como Carlos Balla, Nenê, Vera Figueiredo, Kiko Freitas, Albino Infantozzih, Maguinho, Cuca Teixeira, Cláudio Infante, dentre outros.

Além de ser um músico, Zara também é professor de bateria desde 1993, ministrando aulas particulares, também passou por diversos conservatórios e escolas.

Em 1999, estudou com o músico baterista Virgil Donati. Foi durante esse tempo que ele decidiu renovar seu estilo de tocar, incorporando componentes do fusion.

Em 2001, após uma viagem show em Totonto (Canadá), Kiko foi recrutado para tocar bateria em um parque de diversão, o "Hopi Hari", onde tocava country music no Wild West, permanecendo como músico contratado por 13 anos.

Em 2011, sua primeira esposa Cristiane Zampietro Zara, mãe de seu filho Luis Marcelo, com 40 anos de idade, à época, não resistiu ao câncer que enfrentava há oito anos e faleceu infelizmente 10/08/2011.

Em 2018, surgiu à indicação para um ensaio teste, a fim de substituir o baterista Paulo Pagni (P.A.) na banda RPM, que se encontrava fazendo tratamento médico. Fernando Deluqui e Dioy Pallone participaram do ensaio, com os teclados gravados de Luiz Schiavon, que no segundo ensaio teste estaria presente, e a banda ficaria completa.

A formação do RPM com Fernando Deluqui, Luiz Schiavon, Paulo Pagni (P.A.) e Dioy Pallone só aconteceu uma vez, um show acústico em São Bernardo-SP. Pois, Paulo Pagni (P.A.) dias depois teve complicações de saúde. E já no fim da vida, foi internado na cidade de Salto-SP e acabou falecendo em 22/06/2019.

Kiko Zara em sua primeira gravação com RPM, participou de 4 singles no ano de 2019, “Beijos Sinceros”, “Conflitos”, “Mais” e outra que será lançada em breve, ainda em 2020. Participou do vídeo clipe em “Beijos Sinceros”. Nas apresentações da tour com RPM pelo Brasil, Kiko Zara sempre é apresentado como um grande baterista por Fernando Deluqui.

Atualmente além de integrar o RPM, Kiko Zara leciona bateria em aulas presenciais e on-line no seu home studio e na ‘School Of Rock Jundiaí’ (Franquia Estadunidense de Escolas pelo Mundo).

Ao longo da carreira Zara recebeu inúmeros prêmios por suas performances musicais e ficou conhecido por sua agilidade, proficiência e pura energia.

CONTATO PROFISSIONAL

Site > https://rpmoficial.com/

Facebook > https://www.facebook.com/kikozaradrummer/

Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/kiko_zara/?hl=pt-br

João Suplicy começou a tocar violão, compor e cantar por volta dos 11 anos, e desde então, passou a estudar música com grandes mestres, como Jarbas Barbosa, Mozart Mello e Sergio Benevenuto, além de ingressar o Musicians Institute, em Los Angeles, aos 18 anos.

Suas influências são bastante diversas e ecléticas, tendo Beatles, Baden Powell, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Ray Charles, João Bosco e Chico Buarque como ingredientes fortes nesse caldeirão que dão forma à seu estilo.

Em 1998, João Suplicy lançou seu primeiro CD autoral “Musiqueiro”, que precedeu os também autorais “Cafezinho” (2002) e “Caseiro” (2005), que podem ser considerados álbuns de MPB. Em 2007, acompanhado de Roberto Menescal, João lançou “Elvis ‘n Bossa”, apresentando sucessos de Elvis Presley em versão Bossa Nova.

Dez anos após seu primeiro álbum, João se juntou ao irmão Supla no projeto “Brothers of Brazil”, com quem gravou três álbuns: “Brothers of Brazil” (2011); “On My Way” (2012); “Melodies from Hell” (2014).

Os dois contabilizaram mais de 500 shows no exterior e no Brasil, incluindo Festivais como Lollapalooza, Rock In Rio, SWU, Maquinária e Warped Tour, além de fazerem os programas de TV BROTHERS (Rede TV) e BROTHERS NA GRINGA (Mix TV).

Já de volta a carreira solo, João Suplicy criou o programa VIOLÃO AO VIVO DO QUARTO, que exibe todas as segundas às 20h30min na sua Página do Facebook, obtendo enorme sucesso.

Em julho de 2017, voltou a lançar um trabalho solo autoral com o Álbum JOÃO, muito bem recebido pela crítica especializada e pelo público e geral.

Hoje, 16/04/2020, às 24:00 horas João Suplicy lança seu novo single "For the sun" que está em todas as plataformas digitais e o lyric video no YouTube.

CONTATO PROFISSIONAL

Site > https://joaosuplicy.mus.br/

Facebook > https://www.facebook.com/joaosuplicy/

Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/joaosuplicy/?hl=pt-br

E-mail > asuplicy@terra.com.br

Telefone > +55 (11) 99990-2552

Bruce Kulick became a guitar hero when he was asked to join KISS in 1984. As their lead guitarist, Kulick was featured in the band from ’84 until ’96, performing around the world in addition to his recordings and videos with the iconic band. During those years, he earned multiple Platinum and Gold records and video awards.

In addition to his years in KISS, he toured or recorded with Meatloaf, Billy Squier, Michael Bolton, Avantasia, Lordi, UNION, and is featured on many other artists projects. Since 2000, Kulick has been the lead guitarist for Grand Funk Railroad, “The American Band”.

The current version of Grand Funk is in its 20th year of touring. In addition to his appearances at guitar shows and clinics, for the past three years Bruce has been a featured performer on the sold-out KISS Kruise.

BRIEF DISCOGRAPHY

with Mike Katz, Guy Bois

*KKB 1974 (2008)

*Got to Get Back (2015)

Rosetta

*Where's My Hero (1980)

with Billy Squier

*The Tale of the Tape (1980)

with Blackjack

*Blackjack (1979)

*Worlds Apart (1980)

with The Good Rats

*Great American Music (1981)

*Tasty Seconds (1996)

with Michael Bolton

*Michael Bolton (1983)

*Everybody's Crazy (1985)

*The Hunger (1987)

with Kiss

*Animalize (lead guitar on "Lonely Is the Hunter" & "Murder in High Heels") (1984)

*Asylum (1985)

*Crazy Nights (1987)

*Smashes, Thrashes & Hits (1988)

*Hot in the Shade (1989)

*Revenge (1992)

*Alive III (1993)

*You Wanted the Best, You Got the Best!! (1996) lead guitar on tracks “Room Service", "Two Timer", "Let Me Know" and "Take Me"(released and advertised as “previously unreleased” outtakes from Alive! And Alive II)

*KISS Unplugged (1996)

*Carnival of Souls: The Final Sessions (1997)

*Psycho Circus Bass on ("Psycho Circus" title track) backwards guitar intro and solo (on "Within"), rhythm and bass guitar (on "Dreamin'") (1998)

*Music From the Motion Picture "Detroit Rock City" (bass on "Nothing Can Keep Me From You") (1999)

*The Box Set (2001)

Kiss Video albums

*Animalize Live Uncensored (1985)

*Exposed (1987)

*Crazy Nights (1988)

*X-treme Close-Up (1992)

*Kiss Konfidential (1993)

*Kiss My Ass: The Video (1994)

*Kiss Unplugged (1996)

*Kissology Volume Two: 1978-1991 (2007)

*Kissology Volume Three: 1992–2000 (2007)

with Union

*Union (1998)

*Live in the Galaxy (1999)

*The Blue Room (2000)

with ESP

*Lost & Spaced (1998)

*ESP (1999)

*Live in Japan (2006)

*Live at the Marquee DVD (2006)

Solo

*Audiodog (2001)

*Transformer (2003)

*BK3 (2010)

Other work

*Michael Wendroff – Kiss the World Goodbye (1978)

*Stevie – Gypsy! (1984)

*Ronnie Spector – Unfinished Business (1987)

*Don Johnson – Let It Roll (1989)

*Skull - No Bones About It (1991)

*Guitar's Practicing Musicians - Vol. II (1991)

*Blackthorne - Afterlife (1993)

*Tribute to Queen – Dragon Attack (1997) Lead guitar on "Save Me"

*Mark Mangold - Mystic Healer (1998)

*Graham Bonnet – The Day I Went Mad (1999)

*Shameless - "Backstreet Anthems (1999)

*Boot Camp - As You Were (1999)

*Shameless - Queen 4 a Day (2000)

*Tribute to Van Halen – Little Guitars (2000) Produced by Bob Kulick.

*Ozzy Osbourne Tribute - A Tribute to Ozzy: Bat Head Soup (2000)

*Bret Michaels - A Salute to Poison (American band): Show Me Your Hits" (2000)

*Eric Carr – Rockology (2000) Produced by Bruce Kulick.

*A Tribute to Metallica - Metallic Assault (2001)

*Meat Loaf - Bat Out of Hell (re-issue; 2001) guitar on bonus live tracks.

*Pink Floyd Tribute - An All-Star Lineup Performing the Songs of Pink Floyd (2002)

*Todd Rundgren - Re-Mixes (2003)

*Kiss Tribute – Spin The Bottle (2004)

*Chris Catena – Freak Out (2004)

*Gene Simmons – Asshole (2004)

*Bruce and Bob Kulick – KISS Forever (2005) KISS Instructional DVD

*Tribute to Iron Maiden – Numbers from the Beast (2005) Guitar on Can I Play With Madness.

*Lordi – The Arockalypse (2006)

*Paul Stanley – Live to Win (2006)

*Michael Schenker – Doctor Doctor: The Kulick Sessions (2008)

*Led Box – The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute: Dazed & Confused (2008)

*We Wish You a Metal Xmas and a Headbanging New Year (2008)

*Balance - Equilibrium (2009)

*Chris Catena – 'Discovery (2009)

*Lordi – Babez for Breakfast (2010)

*Avantasia – The Wicked Symphony (2010)

*Avantasia – Angel of Babylon (2010)

*Eric Carr - Unfinished Business (2011)

*Avantasia – The Mystery of Time (2013)

*Michael Jackson Tribute - Thriller: A Metal Tribute to Michael Jackson (2013)

*Tomas Bergsten's Fantasy – Caught in the Dark (2013)

*H. P. Lovecraft Historical Society - Dreams in the Witch House - A Lovecraftian Rock Opera (2013)

*Mocassin Creek – Friends of All Kinds (2013)

*DJ Peace - Do You Love Me? (Tribute to KISS) (2014)

*Randy Rhoads Tribute - Immortal Randy Rhoads: The Ultimate Tribute (2015)

*Paco Ventura Black Moon - En tu piel (2015)

*Lita Ford- "Time Capsule"- "Rotten to the Core" (2016)

*Avantasia – Ghostlights (2016)

*ColdTears- "Silence Them All (2018) Lead guitar on "Miracle"

PROFESSIONAL CONTACT

Website > https://www.brucekulick.com/

Facebook > https://www.facebook.com/officialbrucekulick

Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/bruce.kulick/