Ross Valory
bass guitar · lead vocals
b. 1949 in San Francisco
Founded Journey
Ross Lamont Valory (born February 2, 1949) is an American musician who is best known as a founding member of the rock band Journey. He was the bassist for the band from 1973 to 1985 and again from 1995 to 2020. Valory was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio as a member of Journey in 2017.
Early life
Ross Valory was born on February 2, 1949, in San Francisco. He attended Acalanes High School in Lafayette, California. In high school, he played clarinet, bass clarinet, and guitar. His mother introduced him to jazz, particularly Dave Brubeck's music.
Every band they have passed through, with what they played and when — and whether they were there at the start.
Songs Ross Valory is credited on, oldest first — music, words, or both.
Where they came from, where they are, and who they are to other people.
- Born
- 1949-02-02 · San Francisco
- Schooled at
- Acalanes High School
- Also works as
- bassist, musician
- Plays
- bass guitar
Where to hear from them lately. These are live searches, not a list somebody froze — so they stay current.
- Wikipedia →the full article
- Interviews on YouTube →newest first
- Recent news & comments →Google News
- Blabbermouth →metal press
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons