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Jason Eli Becker (born July 22, 1969) is an American composer and guitarist. At the age of 16, he became part of the Shrapnel Records -produced duo Cacophony with his friend Marty Friedman, and they released two albums, Speed Metal Symphony (1987) and Go Off! (1988).
Feb 16, 2024 · Jason Becker’s story is one of brilliance, talent, determination, adversity and, ultimately, triumph. A child prodigy on guitar, Jason rose to prominence as a teenager when he was one half of the legendary rock guitar duo Cacophony (with his great friend Marty…
May 25, 2021 · After many months of serious health issues, during which time he feared he was on his "way out," shred pioneer Jason Becker has issued an update on social media saying that he is beginning to feel like himself again, and thanked those who have supported the virtual fundraising campaign that has been set up help pay for his medical expenses.
A child prodigy on guitar, Jason rose to prominence as a teenager when he was one half of the legendary rock guitar duo Cacophony (with his great friend Marty Friedman).
Jason Becker’s Bio. Jason Becker’s story is one of brilliance, talent, determination, adversity, and, ultimately, triumph. A child prodigy on guitar, Jason rose to prominence as a teenager when he was one half of the legendary rock guitar duo Cacophony (with his great friend Marty Friedman).
Jul 22, 2021 · Bay Area rocker Jason Becker on the importance of community, how the Recording Academy and the music industry can support musicians with accessibility needs, and what he’s up to next. Jess Pickett. | GRAMMYs / Jul 22, 2021 - 02:45 pm. Jason Becker is no stranger to the Rock God World.
May 8, 2015 · One of the most poignant challenge videos came from Jason Becker, the former flash guitarist who was struck down with ALS on the cusp of becoming an international guitar hero when he replaced Steve Vai in the David Lee Roth Band in 1990.
Sep 13, 2023 · While a harrowing Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis may have robbed Becker of his ability to physically play, his musical genius is still at work, as evidenced by his 2018 record to remember, Triumphant Hearts, as well as the next installment in his 'Jams' series, Strawberry Jams.
Jul 10, 2019 · Any struggling musician in search of inspiration would do well to consider Jason Becker. At 20 he was poised to become a huge rock star, having joined David Lee Roth’s band and wowed audiences with his dazzling metal/neo-classical virtuosity.
Oct 22, 2016 · Jason Eli Becker, 42, has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, the most debilitating form of motor neurone disease. Jasoncan’t move. He can’t speak. He can’t swallow. He won’t get better, only slowly, almost imperceptibly, worse. There is no cure for ALS.
