Jason Becker

Jason Becker

American guitarist and composer

A virtuosic and defiant American guitar player and one-half of instrumental six-string duo Cacophony who has also struggled with ALS.Wikipedia

Born	July 22, 1969
Hometown	Richmond, California, United States

Parents

Gary Becker , Pat Becker

Profile

Former Megadeth guitarist Jeff Young says he turned down the chance to play in David Lee Roth’s band

While Roth was in the market for a new guitarist following Steve Vai's departure in the late '80s, Young was initially sounded out for the role that ultimately went to Jason Becker

Albums

Perpetual Burn

Perpetual Burn

1988

Triumphant Hearts

Triumphant Hearts

2018

Collection

Collection

2008

Blackberry Jams

Blackberry Jams

2003

Warmth in the Wilderness

Warmth in the Wilderness

2003

Raspberry Jams

Raspberry Jams

1999

Perspective

Perspective

1996

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Kino Lorber Acquires Docu ‘Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet’
New York, NY – November 12, 2012 – Kino Lorber, Inc. (www.kinolorber.com) is proud to announce the acquisition of all North American rights to Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet, a moving documentary about maverick guitarist Jason Becker, a legend in the US music scene who has lived with Lou Gehrig’s Disease, or Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), for the last two decades. Directed by first-timer Jesse Vile, Jason Becker tells the story of a man who refuses to give up on his outstanding talents despite

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