Born July 22, 1969, Jason Becker is a neo-classical guitarist who achieved … Read Full Bio ↴Born July 22, 1969, Jason Becker is a neo-classical guitarist who achieved fame at age 16 as a technical virtuoso and guitar prodigy.
As part of the Mike Varney-produced duo Cacophony (with Marty Friedman, who later achieved fame in legendary thrash metal band Megadeth), Jason released two albums: Speed Metal Symphony (1987) and Go Off! (1988). He also released a solo album titled Perpetual Burn in 1988. Now aged 20, he was asked to join David Lee Roth's band and recorded A Little Aint Enough (1990). Unfortunately while gearing up for a 1990 tour, he began to feel weakness in his hands and legs. He was soon diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS - aka Lou Gehrig's Disease) and had to depart from the tour. The album he featured on went gold and is often thought of as one of David Lee Roth's finest solo albums.
A few years later, Becker released Raspberry Jams (1999) and Blackberry Jams (2003), the first containing various unreleased demo-tracks and the latter being demo-tracks which were later reworked and published in other albums.
Like many neo-classical guitarists, he studied the works of violin prodigy Niccolò Paganini. Becker's rendition of Paganini's 5th Caprice is a good example of his guitar mastery.
Jason grew musically with Marty Friedman, with whom he co-wrote many songs and by whose sense of melody he was influenced while spurring him to greater heights of guitar technique. Their harmonisation-by-ear melody lines remains their trademark.
After feeling the ravages of ALS, Becker embraced spirituality, which has helped him deal with his disease. Although ALS quickly robbed him of his ability to play guitar, to walk, and even speak, he still remains mentally sharp and through the aid of a computer, continues composing music through the help of other musicians; in this way he has released Perspective (1996). He accomplishes this with a combination of a computer or a system of using his eyes to sign letters and notes. Now in his 40s, his medical condition has remained stable since 1997, which is rare for ALS.
Two tribute albums have come out for Jason Becker, featuring many guitarists playing his songs. The albums profits were sent to Jason to help him with his disease.
Jason and his friend, actor Matt Schulze are planning a movie about his life, tentatively titled Mr. Tambourine Man. According to Jason's official website, Fender and Charvel are going to make guitars for the movie and are planning to release a number of them to the public.
Jason has recently compiled a new CD, "Collection", released in 2008 on Shrapnel Records. It features 3 new songs which are performed by Steve Hunter, Greg Howe, Micheal Lee Firkins, Steve Vai, and Joe Satriani to name a few.
As part of the Mike Varney-produced duo Cacophony (with Marty Friedman, who later achieved fame in legendary thrash metal band Megadeth), Jason released two albums: Speed Metal Symphony (1987) and Go Off! (1988). He also released a solo album titled Perpetual Burn in 1988. Now aged 20, he was asked to join David Lee Roth's band and recorded A Little Aint Enough (1990). Unfortunately while gearing up for a 1990 tour, he began to feel weakness in his hands and legs. He was soon diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS - aka Lou Gehrig's Disease) and had to depart from the tour. The album he featured on went gold and is often thought of as one of David Lee Roth's finest solo albums.
A few years later, Becker released Raspberry Jams (1999) and Blackberry Jams (2003), the first containing various unreleased demo-tracks and the latter being demo-tracks which were later reworked and published in other albums.
Like many neo-classical guitarists, he studied the works of violin prodigy Niccolò Paganini. Becker's rendition of Paganini's 5th Caprice is a good example of his guitar mastery.
Jason grew musically with Marty Friedman, with whom he co-wrote many songs and by whose sense of melody he was influenced while spurring him to greater heights of guitar technique. Their harmonisation-by-ear melody lines remains their trademark.
After feeling the ravages of ALS, Becker embraced spirituality, which has helped him deal with his disease. Although ALS quickly robbed him of his ability to play guitar, to walk, and even speak, he still remains mentally sharp and through the aid of a computer, continues composing music through the help of other musicians; in this way he has released Perspective (1996). He accomplishes this with a combination of a computer or a system of using his eyes to sign letters and notes. Now in his 40s, his medical condition has remained stable since 1997, which is rare for ALS.
Two tribute albums have come out for Jason Becker, featuring many guitarists playing his songs. The albums profits were sent to Jason to help him with his disease.
Jason and his friend, actor Matt Schulze are planning a movie about his life, tentatively titled Mr. Tambourine Man. According to Jason's official website, Fender and Charvel are going to make guitars for the movie and are planning to release a number of them to the public.
Jason has recently compiled a new CD, "Collection", released in 2008 on Shrapnel Records. It features 3 new songs which are performed by Steve Hunter, Greg Howe, Micheal Lee Firkins, Steve Vai, and Joe Satriani to name a few.
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Air [Instrumental]…
Altitudes [Instrumental]…
Eleven Blue Egyptians [Instrumental]…
Hold On To Love When I was young and full of wonder The universe was…
It's Showtime! Lights, camera, action There's a star upon your door Have yo…
Meet Me in the Morning Meet me in the morning, 56th and Wabasha Meet me in…
Opus Pocus Spend all your time waiting For that second chance For a b…
Perpetual Burn [Instrumental]…
Temple of the Absurd [Instrumental]…
When You Wish Upon a Star When a star is born They possess a gift or two One…
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Jason Becker
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much! Jason Becker
WoodStone Creations
Your music touches my soul like no other jason. 🤘
Berni Magraner
Thanks for your compositions, Master.
Nelson Varela
My son was born two days ago and this is the first song he heard. Thanks Jason Becker.
Yippy Kaiyay
let him be a light to the earth for he has heard the voice of god surely he will dwell with the lord all the days of his life blessed him that i may be blessed
77Chester77
Good wishes for you and your son
LunaticOnTheGrass
Thats a good start in life!
Nelson Varela
Today my son it's 6 years old. He's big! healthy! and I love him even more every day. Unfortunately we're separated now, but I hope we'll be together again soon. I love you Brandon André. And this songs brings tears to my eyes every time and brings me hope too. Thanks JB.
Nelson Varela
@Sapere Aude My son name is Brandon André. : )
Waas asss
Jason esta fuera de este mundo, no tiene el reconocimiento que merece, pero las personas que tienen la suerte de conocerlo nunca van a olvidar y su música nunca va a morir, es el mejor de todos los tiempos, es un ángel y tuvimos la suerte de que cayera en nuestro planeta