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Jason Becker | |
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| Birth name | Jason Eli Becker |
| Born | July 22, 1969 Richmond, California, U.S.[1] |
| Genres | Instrumental rock, neoclassical metal, heavy metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Labels | Shrapnel |
| Formerly of | Cacophony |
| Website | jasonbecker |
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). Since the dissolution of Cacophony in 1989, Becker has undertaken a solo career, releasing seven albums since his 1988 debut Perpetual Burn. He later joined David Lee Roth's solo band and recorded one album with him, A Little Ain't Enough.
Becker's performing career was cut short by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which he was diagnosed with in 1989.[2] By 1996, Becker had lost the ability to speak, and he now communicates with his eyes via a system developed by his father. He continues to compose with the aid of a computer and has since released Collection in 2008 and Triumphant Hearts in 2018, as well as various compilations.
- ^ Rock on: Richmond world-renowned guitarist has lived more than two decades with ALS Archived March 3, 2016, at the Wayback Machine, Matthias Gafni, Contra Costa Times, March 23, 2012, access date March 26, 2012
- ^ "Jason Becker Describes The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge As 'Amazing'". Ultimate Classic Rock. August 29, 2014. Archived from the original on October 25, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2021.