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Ross Valory is one of the most solid rock bassists of all time. His playing style, musical sensibilities and overall sound are a huge part of the classic Journey sound. Journey would not be Journey without Ross Valory. Neal Schon owes Ross a huge debt of gratitude.
@@vayabroder729That, of course, was a Perry move-probably the dumbest thing he’s ever done-AND sacked Steve Smith , STILL one of the best drummers on planet Earth still breathing.
However much I love Journey/Steve, I always felt that Ross' and Steve Smith's musical abilities were underrated, and that they should have been given more credit.
Yeah listen to Dead or Alive off of the Escape album. He keeps up with Neal with no problems at all. Also listen to their first album from 1975, his playing is really badass there as well.
Ross' mid bright bass tone and licks on Escape and Frontiers is a crucial part of that special sound they captured for those two pinnacle Journey albums.
So underrated -- he's always kicked A$$. Kind of the same way Alex Van Halen was in the shadow of Eddie, Ross Valory was in the shadow of S. Perry (and S. Smith.) All great players in this band.
To bad he is no longer part of journey along with steve Smith!! Never seen a bad with so much internal problems!! Its a shame cause ross and steve been with the band 4 almost 4 decades!!
I used to think the bass on "Be Good to Yourself" was Ross, but it was Randy Jackson! However, Ross can play those meaty riffs just as well in concert now! I would rate Ross's melodic sense very highly -- he seems very jazz-oriented, which sometimes makes people overlook bass talent, because they are expecting bombast -- which is not a problem when you listen to Entwistle or Squire. But I also like those melodic fills and rhythmic pulses, such as Ross's "Don't Stop Believin'" performance.
@Ross Valory Wow if this is really Ross Valory I am excited to communicate with you. Without gushing, I love the melodic bass line you put on Of a Lifetime, Journey's opening track. Also, Snow Theme is very beautiful and I remember the song writing credit for that instrumental being attributed to you. I could write forever but I want to be your angel for the day by mentioning just those two thoughts. I'm a huge pre Steve Perry Journey fan. You and Dunbar and you and Smith were so tight. I love Steve Perry but I get offended when I read comments that he "was" Journey. To this day, I can play the Look into the Future album for a friend and he or she will be shocked to learn that it is a Journey album. May God continue to bless you and your family. Keep in touch! (I love that one picture of you looking out the trailer door that was included on the Captured booklet/sleeve)
@Ross Valory My favorite Journey is 1980 Departure tour Journey. I hated by 83 how so many older songs were rushed just to fit them into the setlist. I came across a 1977 New Year Eve concert at the Cow palace I think it was. Fabulous concert. Always wondered why Spaceman was never played live. Even when Rolie and Schon did the Journey through time tour, that song wasn't included.
He's a bass God!!! Super underrated. Because he's not super flashy and let's see how many notes I can play all at once.. there are several extremely awesome bass players who lay down the groove. And they rock!!!!!
In 1979, I went to my local music store to buy a new bass guitar. After trying several, I narrowed it down to two: the Gibson Ripper bass and the Ovation Magnum bass...they were both around the same price. I remembered once seeing a picture of Ross Valory playing an Ovation Magnum, and that was all I needed to make my decision. I became the proud owner of an Ovation Magnum bass. Thanks, Ross!
Listen! He was the bass player for 1 of the top 3 American bands ever! Enough said!!! Good to see some isolated footage and yes, very underrated because everyone in Journey was fantastic! Extraordinary!!! Journey, Eagles, Aerosmith, LS top 4 American bands ever!
Ross is definitely unsung!!! I'm mostly a jaz bass player, but when I'm playing classic rock I'm channeling some combo of Ross, John Wetton, Chris Squire and Geddy Lee...
I have always loved his smooth bass tone but this video shot ross straight up to my top 5 favourite bassists. This is kinda how I play ...In a few years
Lifelong bassist myself. Born in 1968 I grew up with Journey. Ross with his Steinberger in 1983 Separate Ways video is just classic! For years I never knew it was Randy Jackson that recorded After the Fall bass guitar on Frontiers LP. Makes sense now because of the slap & pop at end. Love Neil Schon's outro solo on After the Fall!!! If you're with me reach out here... Thanks
Sounds great, many may not realize the value of a bass until they hear an album without it. So sorry about the turmoil with Ross and Steve Smith. Their most regular bassist and drummer through the years; maybe they should have part ownership.
I find it amusing how a lot of bassists have the duck-face thing going on. haha JK. Finally a video where I see Ross getting his cred, bass players are so overlooked half the time ^_^
Finnally someone besides myself has the Huevos to speak up and say so. Thank you! Everyone from the original band is now gone save for Neil Schon and Jonathan Cain. Schon being the only original member that never left. While Journey was undoubtedly one of the best all around bands of the 80's and beyond, if you're buying concert tickets expecting to get the same vibe we all got back in the 80's on the Escape tour, you're in for a major disappointment. I'm not trying to take anything away from the current band. I mean what the hell, how many bands have you ever heard of that became their own tribute band? All I'm saying is that Journey in and of itself is long gone. In my humble opinion, the day Steve Perry was ousted was the beginning of the end for Journey. Niel Schon, in his infinite wisdom, who was the deciding vote to relieve Perry of his singing duties in turn relieved the band of the sound it took them eight years to find who also decided to oust Herbie Herbert, the man who put Perry and Journey together. Everyone in the band now are all great musicians. Dean Castronovo is one of the single best drummers/singers I've ever heard as is the rest of the band. They are not however, Journey.
@unknowndeoxys00 most of us bass players don't mind being overlooked and find it funny when our sound cuts out for a minute and everyone wonders WTF? after not noticing us for hours.
Lol, they stole the lick from a song called 'I'm Gonna Leave You', which was off of 'Look Into The Future'' (Journey's second album). I believe Gregg Rolie and George Tickner wrote that one. 'Cookie Duster' was on the same album before being dropped but was written by Ross.
Did anyone notice at the 1:35 mark he plays Carry On Wayward son riff! Very cool! Underrated bass player just like Bruce Hall, Chuck Panozzo and all those guys from that era..
That from the track "I'm Gonna Leave You" off Look into the Future. They toured with Kansas to support that album and shortly after that tour Kansas wrote and recorded Carry On. Kansas ripped that riff off, although I don't believe they did it intentionally...
@wnrbassman I knw its an Ovation Bass.... lol yes Ovation used to make electrics back in the day..... i dont knw the model though.....I knw Neal used a Ovation UK II in some of these vids
Not bad you suppose? Tell you what Mr. Arm chair critic, when you can get on stage in front of 42,000 screaming fans after playing 105 previous concert dates on the same tour and between doing band interviews and all the other promotional crap they have to do to promote the upcoming album they're doing the concert for God forbid any other delays occur in transportation with the little sleep you got the night before and after already playing for over an hour, then and only then do you have room to be a critic. In the meantime, try showing a little respect as I have little if any doubt you'd make it past the first five shows.
Strange, I've never heard of FASTAWAY either....lol. Oh, by the way Ed, you better get ahold of Wikipedia and a few others man. They all think you died in 2018!
