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Valory
Ross Lamont Valory (born February 2, 1949) is an American musician who is best known as the original bass player for the rock band Journey from 1973 to 1985 and again from 1995 to 2020. Valory was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Journey in 2017. Career Ross Valory was born on February 2, 1949, in San Francisco, California. He grew up in Lafayette, California, and attended Acalanes High School. In high school, he played clarinet, bass clarinet and guitar. His mother introduced him to jazz, particularly Dave Brubeck. He played with Frumious Bandersnatch followed by Steve Miller Band appearing on '' Rock Love''. He was joined by guitarist David Denny, drummer Jack King and bassist Bobby Winkelman, all of whom would become members of the Steve Miller Band. It was Jim Nixon, the manager of Frumious Bandersnatch, who would introduce Valory to Journey band members, along with Prairie Prince, later of The Tubes who originally sat in on drums. Valory later joi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Journey (band)
Journey is an American Rock music, rock band formed in San Francisco in 1973 by former members of Santana (band), Santana, the Steve Miller Band, and Frumious Bandersnatch. The band consists of Neal Schon on guitars and vocals (the last remaining original member); Jonathan Cain on keyboards, guitars and vocals; Deen Castronovo on drums and vocals; Arnel Pineda on lead vocals; Jason Derlatka on keyboards and vocals; and Todd Jensen on bass. Journey had their biggest commercial success between 1978 and 1987, when Steve Perry was lead vocalist; they released a series of hit songs, including "Don't Stop Believin' (1981), which in 2009 became the top-selling track in iTunes Store, iTunes history among songs not released in the 21st century. ''Escape (Journey album), Escape'', Journey's seventh and most successful album, reached number one on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 and yielded another of their most popular singles, "Open Arms (Journey song), Open Arms". The 1983 follow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Storm (American Band)
The Storm was an American supergroup rock band, formed in the Bay Area of San Francisco during the early 1990s. The band's first single, power ballad "I've Got a Lot to Learn About Love", peaked at #6 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and #26 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The band had three of Journey's former members, two of whom were founding members: Gregg Rolie (original lead vocalist and keyboard player of Journey) on keyboards and lead and backing vocals, Ross Valory on bass guitar and backing vocals, and Steve Smith on drums.- - Kevin Chalfant, who had a #12 rock chart hit in 1982 as lead vocalist with AOR band 707, was the lead vocalist, and Josh Ramos, who cited the Journey founder and guitarist Neal Schon as a major influence, was the lead guitarist. History 1990–1991: formation Chalfant and Valory had just released an album together on another side-project band called The V.U. and were ready for another venture. However, Rolie was the most instrumental ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Miller Band
The Steve Miller Band is an American rock music, rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1966. The band is led by Steve Miller (musician), Steve Miller on guitar and lead vocals. The group had a string of mid- to late-1970s hit singles that are staples of classic rock radio, as well as several earlier psychedelic rock albums. Miller left his first band to move to San Francisco and form the Steve Miller Blues Band. Shortly after Harvey Kornspan negotiated the band's contract with Capitol Records in 1967, the band shortened its name to the Steve Miller Band. In February 1968, the band recorded its debut album, ''Children of the Future (Steve Miller Band album), Children of the Future''. It went on to produce the albums ''Sailor (Steve Miller Band album), Sailor'', ''Brave New World (Steve Miller Band album), Brave New World'', ''Your Saving Grace'', ''Number 5 (Steve Miller Band album), Number 5'', ''The Joker (album), The Joker'', ''Fly Like an Eagle (album), Fly Like an E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dream, After Dream
''Dream, After Dream'', performed by the American rock band Journey, is the soundtrack album to the Japanese romantic fantasy film ''Yume, Yume No Ato'' directed by fashion designer Kenzo Takada. Released in 1980 on Columbia Records, it was the seventh album-length recording by the group. The soundtrack firmly overshadowed the film itself, which enjoyed little fame. The album was a significant departure from the hard rock which characterized the band's three preceding albums, harking back to their progressive rock beginnings and relying on complex musicianship and instrumentals. ''Dream, After Dream'' features a full vocal on three of its nine tracks, "Destiny", "Sand Castles" and "Little Girl". "Little Girl" was later released as the B-side of the " Open Arms" single and is featured on Journey's '' Time3'' collection. It also appears as a bonus track on the 2006 reissue of '' Departure'' and the 2011 edition of ''Greatest Hits 2''. "The Rape" is essentially an orchestral arr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Infinity (Journey Album)
''Infinity'' is the fourth studio album by American Rock music, rock band Journey (band), Journey, released in January 1978 by Columbia Records. It was the band's first album with vocalist Steve Perry and the last to feature drummer Aynsley Dunbar. Background Looking for a stronger lead vocalist, Journey briefly enlisted Robert Fleischman and even recorded a few tracks with him, one of which, "For You", later appeared on the ''Time 3, Time3'' compilation album and Fleischman's solo album ''Perfect Stranger''. Fleischman was soon replaced by Steve Perry, due to musical and management differences. Fleischman would later resurface as the first singer of the glam metal band Vinnie Vincent Invasion. In "Feeling That Way", Perry dueted with keyboardist Gregg Rolie, who sings lead vocals on "Anytime". "Patiently" was the first song Perry and Neal Schon wrote together. Perry wrote the lyrics, in which he expresses the sadness of being on the road and away from home, while also express ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raised On Radio
''Raised on Radio'' is the ninth studio album by the American rock band Journey, released in April 1986 on the Columbia Records label. It is the first album not to feature founding bassist Ross Valory, who was replaced initially by session bassist Bob Glaub and then by Randy Jackson. Drummer Steve Smith contributed to a few tracks, but was replaced during the recording by session drummer Larrie Londin and then Mike Baird for the subsequent tour. The album spawned three top 20 singles in the US: "Girl Can't Help It" (No. 17), "I'll Be Alright Without You" (No. 14), and "Suzanne" (No. 17). It also spawned a top ten single "Be Good to Yourself" (No. 9) It went to No. 4 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart, and it was certified double platinum in the USA. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Journey (Journey Album)
''Journey'' is the debut studio album by American rock band Journey. It was released on April 1, 1975, by Columbia Records. Unlike their later recordings, this is primarily a progressive rock album which focuses mainly on the band's instrumental talents. Pete Prown, HP Newquist, Jon F. Eich''Legends of rock guitar: the essential reference of rock's greatest guitarists'' pg. 175, Hal Leonard Corporation (1997), It is the only album to include rhythm guitarist George Tickner among their lineup. Journey recorded a demo album prior to the release of ''Journey'', with the same songs in different order and with Prairie Prince as the drummer. There were additional tracks, including instrumental pieces, that did not make it to the final product, including the original title track of the demo album, "Charge of the Light Brigade". Track listing Personnel Journey * Gregg Rolie – lead vocals, keyboards * Neal Schon – lead guitar, vocals * George Tickner – rhythm guitar * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frumious Bandersnatch
Frumious Bandersnatch was an American psychedelic rock band active in the 1960s. It was named after a character from the Lewis Carroll poem "Jabberwocky". Based in Berkeley, California, the band was active from 1967 to 1969. Their initial three-song EP produced a minor underground hit with the song "Hearts to Cry". A recording of their live work, titled ''A Young Man's Song'', was released in 1996 by Big Beat (UK).Neil Daniels, ''Don't Stop Believin': The Untold Story Of Journey'', , 2012; "He was joined byguitarist David Denny, drummer Jack King and bassist Bobby Winkelman, all of whom would become members of the Steve Miller Band. In fact is it was Jim Nixon, the manager of Frumious Bandersnatch, who would introduce the band to many trips. ." Career The band was formed across the bay from San Francisco in Contra Costa County, and changed personnel several times. Despite interest from several record companies, the band's only release was a three-song EP on their own labe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captured (Journey Album)
''Captured'' is Journey's first live album. It was released on January 30, 1981 on the Columbia Records label. The album reached No. 9 on the ''Billboard'' 200 albums chart and went on to sell two million copies. This album was recorded during the band's Departure Tour in 1980. Tracks 1 to 4 were taken from a performance recorded at The Forum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on August 8, 1980. Tracks 5 & 6 were from the performance at the end of the tour in Koseinenkin Hall, Shinjyuku, Tokyo, Japan on October 13, 1980 and tracks 7 to 16 came from two shows at Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan on August 4 & 5, 1980. The song "Dixie Highway" had not previously been (nor was it subsequently) recorded on any Journey studio album. Closing the album is the lone studio track, "The Party's Over (Hopelessly in Love)", which was released as a single. In the liner notes, the album is dedicated to AC/DC lead singer Bon Scott, who died in February 1980. Scott is referred to as "a friend from the h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Evolution (Journey Album)
''Evolution'' is the fifth studio album by American rock band Journey, released in March 1979 by Columbia Records. It is the band's first album to feature drummer Steve Smith. It was the band's most successful album at the time, reaching No. 20 on the US Billboard 200 chart, and has sold three million copies in the US. They retained Roy Thomas Baker (best known for his work with Queen) as producer, but drummer Aynsley Dunbar was replaced with Smith, formerly with Ronnie Montrose's band. ''Evolution'' features their first top 20 hit, "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'", which was inspired by the classic Sam Cooke top 20 hit "Nothin' Can Change This Love" and reached No. 16 in the US. "Just the Same Way", which reached No. 58 on the Billboard Hot 100, featured original lead vocalist Gregg Rolie along with Steve Perry. Critical reception ''Record World'' said that the single "Too Late" "takes the rock ballad to new limits with a call & response hookline and Neal Schon's dashing guitar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Look Into The Future
''Look into the Future'' is the second studio album by Journey. It was released in January 1976 by Columbia Records. For their second album, the members of Journey toned down the overt progressiveness of their first, self-titled release, in favor of a more focused approach. Despite that, ''Look into the Future'' still retains some of the experimental approach and sound of the debut, especially in the title track and "I'm Gonna Leave You". The album also features a cover version of The Beatles' "It's All Too Much" from the 1968 '' Yellow Submarine'' film and 1969 soundtrack. The title track is the longest recorded Journey song. Rhythm guitarist George Tickner left the band after having co-written two songs for this album, leaving members Gregg Rolie (keyboards/lead vocals), Neal Schon (guitar), Ross Valory (bass) and Aynsley Dunbar (drums). Track listing Personnel Journey * Gregg Rolie – keyboards, vocals * Neal Schon – guitar * Ross Valory – bass guitar * Aynsley Dun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Departure (Journey Album)
''Departure'' is the sixth studio album by American rock band Journey. It was released on February 29, 1980, by Columbia Records. ''Departure'' was Journey's highest-charting album to that point, giving them their first appearance in the top 10 of the ''Billboard'' 200 album charts, peaking at No. 8. The album includes "Any Way You Want It", the leadoff track and top 25 single. The album featured an edgier sound, thanks partly to the "live in studio" way the songs were recorded. The band went into The Automatt studio with 19 tracks, eventually trimming down to 12. Three singles were released off ''Departure''. "Any Way You Want It" reached #23 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and the follow-up " Walks Like a Lady" reached #32. The last single was a medley of "Good Morning Girl" and "Stay Awhile" which only reached #55. ''Record World'' called the medley "an epic ballad" with "healthy amounts of pomp and bravado." ''Departure'' would mark the last full-time studio album appeara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
