Ross Lamont Valory (born February 2, 1949 in San Francisco, California) is Journey's noted bass player. In a band that creates its vibe with haunting bass lines and bass and chord contrasts, he plays an essential role. February 2 is the 33rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1949 (MCMXLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1949 calendar). ... Nickname: The City by the Bay; Fog City Location of the City and County of San Francisco, California Coordinates: Country United States of America State California City-County San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom Area - City 122 km² (47 sq mi) - Land 121. ... Journey is an American rock band formed in 1973 in San Francisco, California. ...
One of the innovations that Ross Valory uses (it is not known if he is the inventor) is to string a four-string bass with the bottom four strings of a 5-string set. Thus, instead of the usual 4-string arrangement--E-A-D-G--his bass is strung as B-E-A-D. This adds the five string depth to the songs, while allowing the quick fingering of a four-string neck.
He also sings and plays keyboards, guitar and the recorder.
Ross Valory also played for The Vu, The Storm, Frumious Bandersnatch and the Steve Miller Band. Steve Miller is a blues and rock and roll guitarist and performer. ...
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