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.
Life And Death
Jason Becker Lyrics
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Abomination Will has broken Four walls close in Thoughts of tomorrow Whe…
B L A Z E He lay broken, broken down, and the pieces on the…
Balanescu Quartet Lume, lume, sora lume Lume, lume, sora lume Cand sa ma satu…
Big H Life and death back, forward, right and left Your time to…
Billy Burnette I found your note and that was all she wrote You…
Blaze He lay broken, broken down, and the pieces on the…
blue boredom I've been thinking about death What would happen to my soul…
C.Hangul [Chorus] Oh It's life or death in my town And…
Carolyn Arends We ride emotions like subway trains Down in the tunnels…
Dear Hunter When we dance it looks just like fire. When we sing…
Devastator So far it's been tough So far it's been rough But I…
Elder J.E. Burch You only think of yourself, and wealth. Won't ask for help…
From Ashes Rise Behind the golden gates and the locked doors. Away from wher…
Iced Earth I came into this world A screaming infant Forced entry into …
Input feat. Joanna Rubio This is not a revolution It's a protest of interest An empty…
K-Rino Hey taxi, send me straight to the heart of it The…
Lost Dog Street Band Oh the difference, between life and death. It's a smile to…
Low Pop Suicide Not quite paradise, alright, Make the best of it all T…
Lulu Dikana What kind of love is this It's so unusual to me, That…
M. Giacchino The fall is what we chose Not Forbear the ones we…
Metronomy I don't know, life and death Wait until nobody's left Save t…
MF Grimm Her name is Life, loyal, would never do me wrong With…
Out Cold A.D. Last night I drove to Harper's Ferry and I thought…
Rites of Passage Life and death In the dry land of ground cracked by…
RVIVR AS THE HOUSES GET EMPTY/ THE STREETS BEGIN TO FILL/ I CAN’…
Sim Uh Check, check Hypocrites One, two I don't care about…
Snow Patrol Everything is sudden Everything is suddenly alive All these …
Tale Of Us & Clockwork feat. The/Das [Chorus] Oh It's life or death in my town And…
Terror So many times left alone. This was my only home. Again down…
The B.O.M.B. Previously on Ready to Die Me and her sister had somethin'…
The Dear Hunter When we dance it looks just like fire. When we sing…
The Screaming Jets A memory ain't enough to ease the pain from the…
Wicked Lady Long I have waited While the spirits in my sleep Dark is…
Window View I know a girl with daisies growing on her head, Her…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Jason Becker:
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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