Don’t stop believing in the power of B-E-A-D!
Founding Journey bassist Ross Valory – who appears on all their platters save for one – is a proponent of the alternative tuning most associated with metal mavens. A composer , multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist, Ross is a versatile melodic / pocket cat who seamlessly traverses hard rock to jazz fusion to arena pop.
In addition to his work with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Bay Area ensemble, Valory has also plied his craft with Steve Miller, Michael Bolton, The Storm with Kevin Chalfant, Greg Rollie, and Steve Smith; and The V.U. (with Prairie Prince), among other ensembles and recording projects.
Ross has utilized many weapons of choice over his stored career, including Fender Jazz, Fender Precision, Peavey, MusicMan Stingray, Steinberger XT2, and Ovation Magnum, among others…
Ross Valory Sound and Vision:
Dig Tony Senatore’s rendition of Ross’ passages
“Don’t Stop Believing” https://youtu.be/wvqIdc9jPk8
“Hopelessly in Love” https://youtu.be/sg5xKUOYJF4
“Mother, Father” https://youtu.be/4SAGaqAZZjQ
Ross with Steve Miller “Rock Love” https://youtu.be/RcCbUaq8UDA
Valory with pre-Steve Perry Journey “To Play Some Music” https://youtu.be/iA1kGECadwQ
VU “Keys to the City” https://youtu.be/A8VKEAArOis
Ross’ bass solo with Journey in concert circa 1980 https://youtu.be/wovLoyU4tlg
Courtesy of Mark Bass Com
Yo! Check it out, dawg! I’m just keepin’ it real.”
Previous to his American Idol fame, Randall Darius Jackson was an in-demand, first-call LA session bassist and sideman.
Randy’s genre traversing career spans stage and studio work with Jean Luc-Ponty, Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan, Journey, Whitney Houston, Herbie Hancock, Bruce Springsteen, Tracy Chapman, Mariah Carey, Stevie Nicks, George Michael, Billy Joel, George Benson, Michael Bolton, Mary J. Blige, and Billy Cobham to cite a select few.
A songwriter, Grammy Award winning producer, philanthropist, music industry executive, entrepreneur, author, radio host, educator, and recording artist – Randy Jackson’s place in the top echelon of master groove bass players and improvisers is absolute, despite the fact that most folks know him (only) as a TV personality!
Randy Jackson Sound & Vision…
Whitney Houston “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” https://youtu.be/eH3giaIzONA
Jean Luc-Ponty “Demagomania” https://youtu.be/CQ2_lAMJBnA
Bruce Springsteen: “Man’s Job” https://youtu.be/mdELzYFKS18
Journey “Girl Can’t Help It” https://youtu.be/h9TgWj2Kln4
Aretha Franklin / Keith Richards “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” https://youtu.be/RnbHRL_9nqc
Randy Jackson’s Music Club https://youtu.be/oDlJ_BgYlgY