ArnoldLayne Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I got to play with him last Friday night at Soaring Eagle Casino in Mt. Pleasant, Mi. Journey and Loverboy were playing Saturday night so we were hoping someone would come into the lounge and stir up some excitement. I have to say that Ross did just that! What a great guy. He came up and we played Separate Ways, Anyway You Want It, Open Arms, Don't Stop Believing and a blues jam! The place was packed and everyone surrounded the stage (kind of an "in the round" except for the DJ area). All you could see were cell phones and smiling, happy faces including Ross. He definitely has some facial expressions that keep you guessing. He also had an interesting technique on the bass. It seemed he was gliding all over and improvising but it sounded really cool and fit nicely. After we played 'Anyway' he came up to me and said "Do you know Open Arms?" I said "Yes, sir!" and he said "Let's go!" so we played the opening together (I'm the keyboardist) - super cool! I just thought I'd share in this forum where it may be appreciated! That was a cool thing he did and I wanted to let people know. I'll post some pics in a minute. Prophet 6, '38 Hammond BC, HR40, 2 Leslie 760's, Prophet 08 PE, RD700GX, Ensoniq E-Prime, SCI Pro-One, TX-7, CP80, Arturia VI's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldLayne Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 http://i45.tinypic.com/jg352o.jpg http://i45.tinypic.com/atnous.jpg http://i48.tinypic.com/nqy2ia.jpg http://i50.tinypic.com/309r4ms.jpg Prophet 6, '38 Hammond BC, HR40, 2 Leslie 760's, Prophet 08 PE, RD700GX, Ensoniq E-Prime, SCI Pro-One, TX-7, CP80, Arturia VI's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Schmieder Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Enough of a fan that he influenced the purchase of my primary bass (the Dingwall Afterburner -- though he has the active Zebra model). I told the story a while back. Eugenio Upright, 60th Anniversary P-Bass, USA Geddy Lee J-Bass, Yamaha BBP35, D'angelico SS Bari, EXL1, Select Strat, 70th Anniversary Esquire, LP 57, Eastman T486, T64, Ibanez PM2, Hammond XK4, Moog Voyager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Schmieder Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Yeah, that's an amazing story, and you must feel awful lucky for that opportunity! Eugenio Upright, 60th Anniversary P-Bass, USA Geddy Lee J-Bass, Yamaha BBP35, D'angelico SS Bari, EXL1, Select Strat, 70th Anniversary Esquire, LP 57, Eastman T486, T64, Ibanez PM2, Hammond XK4, Moog Voyager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I remember him as being a Peavey T-40 endorser back in the day. I had a T-40 so I thought that was cool. Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcadmus Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I'm a fan. Unsung and underrated bassplayer, IMO. "Tours widely in the southwestern tip of Kentucky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Nice story! He does seem to be a really nice guy. I think he's a much better player than people give him credit for. I too remember him playing a t-40. If I remember correctly he also spent some time with Steve Miller. Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Huge Journey fan back in the day - still love the "classics" now. You can definitely hear some Ross influence in my playing - especially at church. Lots of the CCM stuff lends itself to "Journey" type fills/licks. Great player. Under rated for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottom End Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Very cool. I was listening to "Captured" earlier this week, and Valory's bass lines are just right for the song every time, but he could break out for a few bars when the time was right, as he does in "La Do Da". IMO, Journey turned into an embarassingly bland, formulaic pop act after Gregg Rolie (sp?) left, but the early albums showed them to be a real band of talented musicians who could rock out. "Call me what instrument you will, though you can fret me, yet you cannot play upon me.'-Hamlet Guitar solos last 30 seconds, the bass line lasts for the whole song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshappi Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I've aways admired his playing and the way it so perfectly fit and complemented Journey's songs. My favorites are the first three albums but I loved the pop stuff up through Escape. Nothing is as it seems but everything is exactly what it is - B. Banzai Life is what happens while you are busy playing in bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Rather wish i still had that T-40. Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcadmus Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 They tried to convince me to buy a T-40 when I bought my Jazz Bass back in '78, but I wasn't having it. In retrospect, I probably made the right choice. A friend and mentor of mine bought one though, and used it for quite awhile. "Tours widely in the southwestern tip of Kentucky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lug Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I have 2 T40's and plan on using them often when the zombie apocolypse strikes! You can stop now -jeremyc STOP QUOTING EVERY THING I SAY!!! -Bass_god_offspring lug, you should add that statement to you signature.-Tenstrum I'm not sure any argument can top lug's. - Sweet Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric VB Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I have 2 T40's and plan on using them often when the zombie apocolypse strikes! I thought you were using them to keep your house firmly anchored in case of tornado strike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Schmieder Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Peavey basses are greatly underrated. I see them pop up at my local GC a lot of late, so have had an opportunity to try many models. All of them impress as being playable, well-constructed, with versatile sound. If I hadn't already ramped up my bass collection this past year with the "standards" (usual suspects such as P-bass/J-Bass etc.), I'd probably be interested in a T-40. Eugenio Upright, 60th Anniversary P-Bass, USA Geddy Lee J-Bass, Yamaha BBP35, D'angelico SS Bari, EXL1, Select Strat, 70th Anniversary Esquire, LP 57, Eastman T486, T64, Ibanez PM2, Hammond XK4, Moog Voyager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 T-40s are pretty nice sounding and not bad playing basses. I was just never impressed with their styling, kind of slab looking in my opinion. Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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