 | Jason Becker the second of two stories Jason Becker Guitar Virtuoso, this is the second of two stories produced in the late 90's. He is a true inspiration. Keep Rockin' Jason... |
 | A Special Tribute to Tom Becker Tom Becker, diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) has been an inspiration to hundreds of families as an advocate and philanthropist raising funds for ALS research. If you'd like to help find a cure for this disease, every donation counts! Please visit https://secure2.convio.net/alsa/site/Donation2?idb=1235021778&df_id=10120&FR_ID=5190&PROXY_ID=5190&PROXY_TYPE=21&10120.donation=form1&JServSessionIdr001=bad9pv8sz1.app26b |
 | Jason Becker first of two stories Jason Becker, Guitar virtuoso, first of two stories produced in the late 90's. A true inspiration. Keep Rockin' Jason... |
 | Jason Becker ABC2008 A 2008 Update on Jason Becker and his new released CD "The Collections" 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. 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. On November 4, 2008, Shrapnel Records released a new Jason Becker album entitled "Collection". The album includes three new songs in addition to some older recordings (some never before released) and features Marty Friedman, Greg Howe, Joe Satriani, Michael Lee Firkins, Steve Vai, and Steve Hunter. |
 | Jason Becker - Perpetual Burn (Studio Version) Jason Becker studied the works of violinist Niccolò Paganini and was a playing partner with Marty Friedman. He later composed a rendition of Paganini's 5th Caprice, performing it during an instructional guitar video. Becker's compositions often include high speed scalar and arpeggio passages, both of which are trademarks of his 'shred' style of guitar playing. The song "Serrana", appearing in the album Perspective, is an example of his sweep-picking skills. He demonstrated the arpeggio sequence during a clinic at the Atlanta Institute of Music. A video of this performance first appeared on his Hot Licks guitar instructional video and can now be viewed on YouTube.[1]. Becker started out playing alongside Marty Friedman in the Mike Varney produced duo, Cacophony. Becker and Friedman toured together with Cacophony in Japan and across the United States. In 1989 Becker left to pursue a solo career, releasing his first solo album titled 'Perpetual Burn' in 1988, and has since released 'Perspective', as well as two albums of demos, entitled 'The Raspberry Jams' and 'The Blackberry Jams'. 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 |
 | Jason Becker slideshow "Altitudes" by Jason Becker is the song playing. It is off of the 1988 album Perpetual Burn. To me, Jason Becker was not only the best guitarist ever. He is not only one of the best composers I know. He is a hero; my biggest inspiration. I listen to "End of the Beginning" and it makes me feel like I can do anything. Thank you, Jason Becker. All pictures were found on his website: http://jasonbecker.com/ This is from his website as well: "I have had ALS since I was almost 20 years old. Im going on 30 now. I was a guitarist until this disease swiped that little skill (for the time being, anyway). I wrote songs and recorded four albums. But as my guitar playing dwindled, something else in my music got better. Something indefinable. Every song on this album was done during this time. They are like my kids. My mother calls them her grandsongs. I believe I will be healed, but if not, so be it. Even though I have this disease I am really lucky in most ways. I am surrounded by friends and loved ones who never let me forget my inner fire, hope and faith. Many handicapped people do not have this luxury. Please do what you can to be aware of them, help them, or just give them some positive thoughts. And keep your butts out of the blue zones. Please try to feel and give only love and compassion to everyone; you will be happy. Dont judge or hate anything; you will be unhappy." - Jason Becker |
 | Hospitals are Dangers - Dr. Becker Ted Danson the fourth leading cause of death in the United States is iatrogenic disease. that means "doctor induced death." Scary! |
 | Jason Becker Shredding wow.. he plays better than i could.. while playing a yoyo... my god hes a little kid in an adults body! i love this guy!! I HATE ALS THOUGH!!!!! he has fucking ALS (lou gehrigs disease) and can barly do anything. hes been composing stuff using computers and im dying to hear this stuff. hope he feels better some day. we miss you jason!! |
 | Who cares if Nick Jonas has diabetes? Seriously, you fangirls need to stop bitching and moaning over something he gets along fine with. I'm not gonna call him "gay" or "fruity" or anything like that, but he does seriously suck ass. There are better musicians out there who have (had) worse than diabetes; one such example is Jason Becker. He lives with ALS, yet he still composes gorgeous music that the Jonas Brothers will NEVER be able to play. |
 | GH2 Custom: ALTITUDES PASSED! This is a video you'll find nowhere else on youtube. Altitudes is a song by the amazing Jason Becker who was diagnosed with ALS(a.k.a. Lou Gehrig's disease) as a 20-something. Even though his muscles were deteriorating, he continued making music and produced an album, "Perpetual Burn". Here's one of the songs from that album. This is the first pass that i know of, and certainly the only video of a pass on this song. I used hyperspeed, but i did not use a "never-fail" cheat, although it looks like i did. I included a "song failed" screen at the beginning to quell any distrust that may arise. Enjoy, and sorry for the squelching. I needed a bit of volume so i could hear when i miss(all the time...) |
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