What Ever Happend To Journey Bass Player Ross Valory?

Journey Bass Player Ross Valory was there in Journey from the beginning, his initial run in Journey running from the band’s start in 1973 through his being let go in 1985. The bassist returned to the lineup in 1995 and stayed until he was canned again in 2020.

According to a recent story in conversation with Total Rock, Valory revealed that he no longer talks to his former Journey bandmates.

"I haven't been in touch with anybody except for maybe [former drummer] Steve Smith once in a while,” the bassist explained. “Everybody's moved on with their lives.”

Valory and Smith were fired from Journey in 2020 following a dispute with Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain, who claimed the rhythm section attempted an "ill-conceived corporate coup d'état" to take control of the band's name.

The lawsuit claimed that Smith and Valory planned to take control of the band by ousting Cain and Schon from Nightmare Productions.

The meetings on February 13th went as planned, with Smith replacing Cain as president of the board and Valory replacing Schon as secretary.

Smith and Valory eventually reached an “amicable settlement” following a lengthy legal battle. 

Ross Valory, the former bassist for Journey, is working on his solo career and has released a debut album called All Of The Above.

Valory recorded All Of The Above using the energy and focus he gained while touring with Journey. The album was released on April 12, 2024. The first single, "Tomland," features Miles Schon on guitar and Prairie Prince on drums.

Journey was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of its 2017 class. They are one of many bands to be inducted long after being eligible. Their legions of fans rightfully celebrated the band and this long-overdue honor.

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