What is Jason Becker's full name?
Jason Eli Becker
Jason Becker date of birth:
July 22, 1969
How old is Jason Becker?
57
Where was Jason Becker born?
Richmond, California, United States
Jason Becker body shape:
Average
What color are Jason Becker's eyes?
Brown - Light
What color is Jason Becker's hair?
Brown - Light
What is Jason Becker's ethnicity?
White
What is Jason Becker nationality?
American
What is Jason Becker's occupation?
Guitarist
Jason Becker claim to fame:
Cacophony
What genre is Jason Becker's work?
Neo-classical metal, Instrumental Rock, Speed Metal, Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, instrumental rock, speed metal, heavy metal, hard rock
What instruments does Jason Becker play?
Guitar, bass, keyboards
Short Biography
Jason Eli Becker (born July 22, 1969) is an American neo-classical metal guitarist and composer. At the age of 16, he became part of the Shrapnel Records-produced duo Cacophony with his friend Marty Friedman. They released Speed Metal Symphony in 1987 and Go Off! in 1988. Cacophony broke up in 1989 and Becker began doing solo work, having released his first album Perpetual Burn in 1988, also through Shrapnel. He later joined David Lee Roth's band and recorded one album with him, A Little Ain't Enough. However, Becker's success was hampered by his then-diagnosed amyotrophic lateral sclerosis also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease and he was given three to five years to live. In 1996, Becker eventually lost the ability to speak and now communicates with his eyes via a system developed by his father. Despite his disability, he continues composing by using a computer and has since released with Shrapnel Collection, a "best of" album of his favorite songs and three new songs.