Jason Becker, (born July 22, 1969) is an American neo-classical metal guitarist and composer. At the age of 16, he became part of the Mike Varney-produced duo Cacophony with his friend Marty Friedman. They released Speed Metal Symphony in 1987 and Go Off! in 1988.


Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
At the age of 20, he joined David Lee Roth's band, replacing Steve Vai, who went on to join Whitesnake. While recording the A Little Ain't Enough album and preparing for the subsequent tour in 1990, Becker began to feel what he called a "lazy limp" on his left leg. He was soon diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease) and given three years to live. He could barely finish the recording, using low-gauge (thin) guitar strings and other techniques, which would make it easier to play with his weakening hands. Although he managed to finish the album he did not join the supporting tour due to his inability to perform on stage; former Lizzy Borden guitarist Joe Holmes took Becker's place on tour.

He eventually lost the ability to speak and now communicates with his eyes via a system developed by his father. Although his ALS gradually robbed him of his ability to play guitar, to walk, and eventually even to speak, he still remains mentally sharp and, with the aid of a computer, continues composing. In the back of the Perspective CD case, Becker states "I have Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. It has crippled my body and speech, but not my mind." Now in his 30s, his medical condition has remained stable since 1997. No recent updates pertaining to Jason's condition has been heard of aside from him stating that he has felt a little better and gained some weight, but this was in 2003.

Download the real altitudes music played by jason becker..and u know how wonderful is the music from the way he played and composed

http://www.jasonbecker.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Becker

I almost cried when i see him in this documentary latest news about jason becker.




End of the Beginning composed by Jason Becker. Unable to played due to disease. Play by michael lee firkins.




altitutudes cover by some korean/japanese one of the best..



perpetual burns in studio by jason becker..Half played due to his disease



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thanks for the link and thread

i read (and own a copy) his interview with our own local guitar&bass mags, this guy rocks!
he sounds like friedman a bit too

This post has been edited by ghoster: Dec 18 2008, 10:49 PM

This guy is amazing. Im very sad that he passed away

...what? he did die, he just release a new album..

dun simply say.His condition has stabilize but he can only move his eyes!

he said this

His body is dead but not his mind

im ordering a copy of 'collection' tonight

If he still can move, he probably in G3 playin with Steve Vai and Satch.

ffs hes not dead yet.

This is THE man. I have so much respect for him. Hopefully he gets well back and continue to blow our minds


A girl who listens to neoclassical metal too? Respect! I rarely get to influence my female friends to listen to these.

looks lke someone have a crush

just ordered jason becker's collection, probably will be getting it 3 weeks from now, cant wait!
i just cant believe it, he was soooooo young when he started playing, summore mingling with legendary guitarist like friedman.., replacing vai in DLR band, i cant imagine if he didnt get that lou geric disease...

This post has been edited by ghoster: Dec 19 2008, 12:41 AM

Great tribute. I believe there are many others who shares the boundless respect for him.

His body is dead but not his mind

Maybe his brain power is good from all those years of guitar playing?
Well, personally I think that everyone that plays a guitar must train thier minds on both hand fingers.

Which makes you a multi tasker.

i was wondering what happened to him coz i got that DLR's album. Sad story..

+1, and ive been wondering why there's no discussion on him here like no one knew him
always love his sweeping..

cos most of the ones here are youngins.

another of my fav guitarists from then is michael lee firkins.
whos now slowly dissapearing into obscurity

legend!

lol are u sure?!
hes still alive la..

One of my favourite...

he use ibanez right?

Wooh...Jason Becker.

He is still alive.

NO! He used Carvin and Fender.

This post has been edited by davidletterboyz: Dec 24 2008, 08:50 PM