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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- 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.
I've been playing guitar for almost 7 years now and I've always thought about how my biggest fear is not being able to play guitar anymore, and then you look at someone like Jason Becker who is more than just a guitarist but rather an innovator of the instrument who could play circles around the majority of guitarists on this planet and realize that this fear has become his reality. The fact that this man was stripped of his life's passion simply because he was a random and unlucky victim of ALS is just heartbreaking. If I were in this man's shoes I undoubtedly want to die, but somehow he still manages to give off a positive demeanor and composes music. All I have to say is WOW what an utterly incredible human being.
that's a horrible fate I'm a gymnast and I'm paranoid about my limbs so bad
If I could never play my guitar again, that'd be the end of the road for me
What a touching comment! I play the guitar for more than 10 years and have the same fear. So painful to see a genious like Jason not being capable of using his full potential, and struggling to do what he loves. Wow, so sad I can't describe it.
You may create what you fear. Focus on the good. Say All is well. Thank God for health.
@@Shasha8674 What are you from the 16th century?
Had the honor of seeing him play live. Simply amazing.
He is like Stephen Hawking of music world - genius
hawking is a douchebag. jason is a demigod.
.why don.t he don go for heal to prophet tood white
But Stephen did not really gain anything unlike Jason’s music which is awesome, there is nothing left here by Stephen but we can enjoy listening to Jason’s music
@@darkshaman7087 Stephen did good things for science
Tala R see i do not think so, he did a lot on black holes, but most of its theory as nobody could actually get near a black hole it’s all guess work and also he proved himself wrong on his theory like many other scientists do, there is no actual evidence of truth in what Stephen have said about black holes, they could be just whirlpools or energy like we get whirlpools of water. it’s like scientists have told everyone what the core of our planet is made from but the deepest anyone have bored and hole is about 7.5 miles so the scientists are lying again as the core of this planet could even be made from quartz, and the scientists are so intelligent they can tell us what other planets cores are made up from i this they are lying to us all lol, and I think the universe have always existed not caused by a Big Bang lol... Please tell me how Stephen have changed this world and what he have done for us? What have we really learned from him? And how have it made any difference?
All these years later and still no one even close to him. Once in a life time talent, we might not see another Jason Becker.
Govan maybe but Abasi.. not so much.
Steven Dixon Govan and Tosin are both great players, but Jason is so much more than that. Composer, innovatorl. Just like the magazine cover said, "More than a prodigy ".
empire does anyone know if DLR keeps in contact with Jason
BucketHead is on this level of musicianship
@@teardropperkinz8823 Thank you my guy
this is the strongest most inspirational man ever. the odds are telling him to give up and even with this disease he just pushing forward. that's prolly what made him an amazing guitar player in the first place.
Bob Tom Absofrigginlutely.
@@Ogscottyp yup sooo true!!!
How can anyone dislike this? He is so amazing
He's a complete / total inspiration to EVERYONE.....his perseverence & unwaivering commitment....to "NEVER EVER" give-up. What he's demonstrated is bigger than his own existence. The message (IMO) that life goes on, no matter how great the challanges are before you. You're in a class all your own, Jason. God Bless you.
Im speechless...I had never heard of Jason until about 1/2hr ago when Nita Strauss posted a link on her facebook page...so incredibly sad & inspirational! What the hell have I done with my life...
You're not alone,I never knew of him either until seeing an episode of That Metal Show promoting his movie.
Ive heard of him for sure, pure guitar god, what a trooper ...
maladjustedtv ... don't feel bad... I'm 8mo behind.
You’re speechless? Nice pun. 🤣🤣🤣😌
Guitar noob. F4cking zoomer. Real guitarists like me were worshiping him since cacophony
I could not hold back the tears this video, it's very sad, Jason Becker is one of the best guitarists , and motivation for all musicians around the world, respect.
not only is he a genius, but , his parents, family, friends..
also...wow!
Most inspiring musician of all time.
Jesus christ this is so sad...but inspiring as well
Listen to his recent album Triumphant Hearts....the BEST album of 2018
Exactly.. what a sick SOB this Jewsus dude is if existed. But we wouldn’t need Jason as an example, just the evil, grotesque and immoral Middle Eastern doctrines that’s contributed to the half man/ deity
More sad than anything else, I'm afraid.
@@krissanders987 what utter nonsense are you talking?
He's is one of my heroes,thanks for all the time and knowledge my friend,God be with you...
Such an inspiration. I think he’s still around and making music to this day is amazing.
What a sad yet amazing story of love hope and amazing courage!!!!
His family is extraordinary with their support and love, and we should all keep him in our prayers... he is a great example of how lucky we all are and we should she his courage in continuing music as an inspiration to all of us!!!! Jason you are a hero!
Been looking up to this man since I was 15 and started the guitar. I've played so much of his work but still I feel like I will never become a fraction of the man Jason Becker is. When I don't think I'll ever get better I just watch this and other videos and it makes me want to keep moving forward. God bless Jason and his family.
Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and "many others.... while showing a Marty Friedman picture
& Eddie van halen's
They were in cacophony together.
How about Joost klein?
because of UA-cam I can take a listen 2 so much I missed in the 80s,cacophony is 1 of those bands & racer x. brilliant players god bless u Jason Becker your still an inspiration .
My husband passed away in 2016 of ALS after only being diagnosed three years prior to that. It's a miracle that Jason has lived as long as he has. I believe it IS his creativity that keeps him going. He is an inspiration.
No miracle. No gods. Only dogged determination of a man
@@Utubesuxmycock gotta love the human narcissists telling other people what to believe or that their beliefs are not real...
He just naturally loves music so much. Having ALS stopped him in many ways, but because he loves music it opened other doors for him. He still makes music albeit in a different way, but for someone that can't move or speak, he has one hell of a business enterprise going. He is driven, he wants to succeed, and hence, he does. I think it's miraculous, but then again this is Jason Becker people. He's got his cd's out, he has managed to put out a series of guitar modeled after his own..great!
This really chokes me up. One of the most brilliant technical minds in music history. He can't even live out his passion directly, yet he continues to compose music. God bless you Jason!
I will never complain again for as long as a live... god damn.
Eric Widder
LIAR !!!🤥
EXACTLY, Eric. I thought the same thing, then complained shortly thereafter. Haha...
we all have a right to complain. life is tough.
Everyoje has the right to complain...
most of us would have quit on life all together, not this guy, in fact he has more talent and ambition then 90% of everyone. Jason is reading, Thank you for being unselfish and NOT giving up!
why do people dislike this?hes a huge influence,his story is inspirational
hard to make me cry ,but this sure did.. He's the best
My father has the same disease... I made him watch this video and I'm sure that after that he felt stronger. Thank you Jason you are a great inspiration for me and for my father.
how can People dislike this? :(
Because there are evil cunts in the world, unfortunately.
@@stuarthanna3650 No they're not. I can't like this, I'm heart broken and scarred for life.
So sad😢😢
Maybe it is sad for them to see jaaon like this
@@CDAW_45 you are who need to move on bro lol
How can anyone dislike this ? this guy's story just proves how a strong willed man can do anything he puts his mind into, instead of clicking the dislike button you should learn from him.
In the possibility that Jason himself reads these comments; I will abstain from offering any words of pity as they are unsuitable for a man of such immense talent, power of spirit and commitment to making the world a better place through his music.
I will then offer the greatest compliment I can contemplate: you might have some physical limitations, but you are as incredible and talented a musician as any I ever seen - or heard. You're just a regular musician now, you might not be able to do a windmill but more importantly as Don Henley has always said, its all about the songs and the music. Keep on keepin' on, brother.
Beautiful music and angelic face of, great musician and music talent we love you Jason Donna
Jason Becker is an amazing guitarist composer and inspiration to us all we love you brotha
The unfathomable passion of music came to this man.
I expected this was a music video of him but when I saw this my heart brokes, But he is such an inspiration. We love you Jason keep fighting man and don't stop making music.
Jason, you're an inspiration to all of us, by not giving up.
Simply one of the greatest musicians I have ever heard! As a guitar player myself, I receive quite a lot of inspiration from Jason to compose, practice, and accept the call of duty to Rock On Forever!
This makes me cry :(
We love you jason.
how so? i mean yes, it's sad he ended up with als, but he isn't letting it stop him. he's a prodigy, he NEEDS to be creative, like for humanities sake. he's gonna keep making music till the day he dies. Jason seriously should be an inspiration. i always show these videos to my buddies when the "just aren't feeling creative today" excuse rolls around. there is none. just go out there and make killer music. there's someone that it WILL resonate with. no matter how shit you think it is. we are our own worst critic sometimes
I cry everytime i think of him. Punishment worse than death
His story should inspire everyone to live your life to the fullest. Love those closest . And never take time for granted. Life has a way of throwing all of us curve balls. God bless Jason for his inspiring ability to keep going through adversity.
if you really want to see an inspiring documentary, find and watch the documentary of Jason's called "Not dead yet". I had known of Jason from the 80's shredding days but never really kept up on him and lost interest of the 'shredding' guitar style as i played into the 90's with heavier music. When i saw this film, my jaw just dropped. I dare anyone to NOT cry when you see the part in the film when he needs help to hold his head up. Its so devastating to watch, but then to see him battle back and stay so positive is so amazing, i wish i could meet Jason and just shake his hand or give him a hug. I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2009. Not anywhere near as debilitating as ALS, but i certainly cannot play guitar as i used to, but watching the film gave me a kick in the ass to keep playing and never give up. Thank you for that Jason. :)
Madness how I've only just heard of this man my friend couldn't believe It
I can't believe Im just hearing about him now! Damn I feel like Ive missed out on so much! Man as a guitarist I feel dumb not to know about this inspirational human being.
I dont think many people realize how inspiring and amazing this man was/is... he's one of the biggest reasons I got so into guitar
Truly an amazing sight. This also proves just how powerful music can be. This guy was, and always will be, one of the greatest.
I met this guitarist through a friend and work mate who passed away sadly soon after. I started to love Jason's music but didn't know he's paralyzed now. When I see people like him doing what he and his family did, I want to cry because I feel such a small person in this world. Nevermind if it's a famous person or not, people with such a strength to embrace life teach us an unvaluable lesson. My respects and admiration to his career and family. Keep going, Jason!
all the things we take for granted every day the look at this guy still finding a way
My friend and guitar player Mark was paralyzed in a car accident. It destroyed him to not play his guitar. It was horrendous watching him wilt away. We recorded one last song together. We wrote it together and he sang. He could only sing 1 line at a time due to the loss of his diaphragm. He sounded so weak. He only lived for 5 more years. His inability to play guitar was too much for him. He warned me that the next time that I saw him, he would be in a box. He was right. Now it haunts me. This video just brought it all back. Jason, you rock. What determination.
Amazing guitarrist. God bless you, Jason and your family!
I am from the era of Jason. He IS an absolute genius on guitar. And even though he is how he is today, he is still a musical genius and NO fucking disease will ever take that away...
Ur one of my fav guitar player and ur one of the reason i keep playing guitar. Truly inspirational!
Heart-breaking, yet heart-warming to see such a loving, supportive family!
This is just so sad and I couldn't hold my tears
What a talent! Incredible inspiration for anyone with a disability who wants to create music, or indeed anyone who wants to create music, it's brilliant that he has such a strong support network and the technology to continue doing what he loves.
made me cry 😢😢😢
true legend
highest level of respect
It doesn't really sadden me seeing Jason in this state, more it impresses me how intelligent and creative he is.
today is the first time i heard altitude. just to find out his condition right now. fucking breaks my heart. but still, truly inspirational. a true virtuoso.
Jason,,you are my hero!!..Thank you for being an amazing inspirartion to me!! Thankyou Thankyou!!..God bless you!!
***** Actually, Jason is a great lover of God. Our spirituality is one of the greatest gifts that keeps us both going. (I'm a "crip", too...as jason longingly calls me.)
Glad he’s still making music. That’s awesome ! ✨✨
I hope a cure for ALS happens soon.
He's easily one of the greatest composers of all time, and a huge inspiration to musicians such as myself, who suffer from illnesses.
god bless you and your music, praying for a speedy recovery
Renuka Arun - You really need to learn a few things. There is no recovery from ALS. Becker has like quadrupled the life expectancy for someone with ALS. It is an amazing person. His family and friends who help him deserve SO much credit. What they do it amazing..and must be insanely difficult. But what you said...'god'....and 'speedy recovery', shows your ignorance to a lot of things. Don't talk about things you don't understand and give other ignorant people false hope. If there really was a god...how could this god burden a person like this? There is no god. There is no recovery from ALS. Read some books.
..to everyone else, I'm sorry...as I know that this isn't the place for a message like this. But I had to do it. The ignorance, no matter of its good intention, really irked me. How someone can be so naive and ignorant boggles my mind.
Thank you for the courage you showed to us.You are such an inspiration. Keep on writing beautiful music, rock on!
i wish the light of apollo to give you back all your power jason,
on the other side he wil!l he has a mission to inspire people to never give up.
As a guitar player myself this makes me so happy to see someone can still create music despite all odds. Jason Becker is GREAT!
i can't even yoyo
lmao
He cant either
@@AWEqddqeqeds not funny man
@@AWEqddqeqeds stop being a clown
@@AWEqddqeqeds because of his state no he can't but you are being insensitive
This teaches a lot about life. Only our family remains in the end. Mom and dad are till eternity. Wish Jason comes back soon after they find way to cope with ALS! Keep fighting champ
give him the same computer as stephen hawking has..!
Jason said he doesn't need one , with his special eye communication he can communicate much faster than a computer , especially Stephen Hawkings computer (Stephen Hawking can spell 3 words a minute with his system).
they cant cause hawking uses that computer with one of his fingers that still function ...Jason in completly paralized
i saw a girl with ALS and a computer, but she learned it earlier so i gone fast, i and she "said" at least 10-20 words a minute,
what a losser ( S.H.) go JASON..
R.I.P Stephen Hawking....
2018
what an amazing fellow and player and writer. He has an amazing family as well. I dont know if I could be as strong as Jason if i was in his shoes.
This guy is a champion and a winner!
I'm amazed by his determination and his will. And even if he can't even play anymore, he still composes music better than almost everyone else.
Jason is a pure genius, and we are blessed he gave us so many masterpieces.
I'm sad :( when I look to him the same level as I'm happy that he is well mentally after all :)
I would hug him and play on his guitar for him if I could play :p
He seems to be such a nice guy with sense of humor. Like S. Hawking was
I'm just speechless...This man is such an influence on my playing...and to see him like this...
It' s heart breaking to see Jason in this jail, make me really sad...
Gosh... Even though I've been listening to Cacophony for several years, I only found out about him months ago. And everytime I think about it, it makes me wanna cry, all the talent he had and still has, and all the energy he puts in his composing. That's just awesome. Wishin' there were more musicians like him. Makes me want to play even more.
One of the worst diseases anyone could get. My cousin died of that, diagnosed and died within a span of 2 years.
im sorry for your lost
sorry for your loss
I am so sorry dude.
D. Scott Whitaker sure ,, theres a god
Very sad disease indeed.
Jason in his prime, what a monster guitar player. I bought his albums from the 80s and 90s. One of the best for sure...
54 people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis of brain and soul dislike this video...
People love Jason Becker (rightfully so) and nobody loves, or can stand those 54 losers. They don't even need punishment. Their miserable lives are punishment enough.
I would like to suposse that the people who disliked this video, actually DON'T like the fact of his condition, even if he can still compose and etc.
Wtf..go look in the mirror first before judging talented contributing n courages artist..so stick your fkn bad comments right
Jason Becker is my hero on guitar and in life ! Love you bro you are a little sun to us !!
Jason is a fucking god
If i had words to express the gratitude i have for you and your guitar shredding i would gladly shout em, however they do not exist. I will only try, in my own ways, to become the best i can, as I have always gained that inspiration from every nano second of your playing. Shredhell brother- Jason Cogburn - cruso- n.c.
Damn, this is both awful and inspiring.
That is what it takes to be a true Musician. When life rips away everything that matters to most people, you keep playing, pushing past all physical boundaries simply to make music. Play on Jason \m/.
Let him try the Mishin's coil device. It can help to recover
Oh my God, this man is really incredible, i can't stop crying when i see this, but this remember me what i must be alive and strong forwards and with desire, thanks again Jason.
how can u dislike fucking animals omg
I know people are shit.
I still have the cassette tape of Marty and Jason you guys rocked! A musician is who you are it lives within you. Jason you are one of the best the only difference is the tools you use to show your talent. God bless you and keep the music coming!
FusedPower Absolutely amazing how despicable and low a human can be and still feel good about themselves!!!
Take a good hard look in the mirror, you should then truly see dog shit!!
Karma has a way of sneaking up on you rite when you think things could not be better.I believe you and Karma have an unbreakable date some day down the road bud!!!!!!
dude was obviously trying to troll hard
***** Yes I need to learn to never feed the troll!!
I don't understand why FusedPower would say something like that when one of the videos he uploaded was a Jason Becker backing track. It makes no sense
Ive just discovered Jason due to a Guitar Player article on him from last months issue, Hes an amazing man. To go through what he has, and still write the most beautiful music is amazing to say the least. His resolve to endure regardless of his problems makes my stupid little problems look meaningless
I'm not a Becker fan. Of his music I mean. But for the people who disliked this, go to hell. Please go to hell and stay there.
It's people like Jason who inspire me to continue playing music!
He's the best guitarist after Jimi Hendrix
Jason Becker is a legend to the music world and his legacy will live on forever as being an inspiration to the people whose lives he’s touched. Genius!
I had the flu once.
Terrible ordeal, just bloody awful.
I made it through though.
Thank you all for the letters and prayers.
I had dysentery once. Turns out it's chronic. Craaaapin' all over the place.
50 next year and still with us !!! Long live Jason... Legends never die !
jason becker: wtf did they do to my hair!?
Thank you for sharing and posting this video. Thank you very much.
man, life is unfair. I am also now totally disabled
Elana Snyder then how did type this
Extraordinary dignity and determination in the face of daunting challenge. His recordings on Shrapnel records were astounding for any artist let alone a kid in high school, and seeing him continue to create in spite of a brutal reality beyond his control is inspirational.
To anyone who opposes stem cell research and aborted fetal tissue research -- you are directly responsible for this man's condition. Look at what you have done to him...Look at him. His life went down the tubes partly because of YOU.
+surgeyX Nope.
+Olaf Mainframe Sergey Yes.
+Olaf Mainframe Sergey
Yes
He puts out an album called Perspective, something of which you could really use just a tiny bit.
+Justin Vaughan
Was that meant for me...?
wow I'm nearly speachless, mistyeyed even. This video is so moving, so inspirational, nothing else has ever hit me so hard as this video. to have als strike you down to nearly nothing and still have the fight to push back and outlive any expectations. If everyone lived life to the fullest of their abilities like he does just think of what the world would be like.
this just proves even more that there is no god
Niki Wonoto Why???
Niki Wonoto so true
you should just right there is no god Iand save as a long post.
WHAT??? This video clearly proves that there IS a god: Jason Becker!
Jason is a god. Fact!!!!
Respect ! For his music, his experience, his life, his fight... I have no word, he is a genius, a legend, an inspirational man... just an incredible human being.
Great encouragement for all of us to follow our dreams no matter are the odds what a inspiring story I never heard of this guitarist I must have been hiding under a rock growing up in the 80s.