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Posted by: The JEM Nov 13 2007, 07:11 AM

Jason Becker is probably in my top 5 of favorite guitarist, and is probably the most inspirational. I couldn't imagine being in his position.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k71-s3YmZ8c

...damn

Posted by: botoxfox Nov 13 2007, 07:24 AM

Really sad what happened to him...

Posted by: MickeM Nov 13 2007, 08:12 PM

He seem to have developed a strong spiritual mind and what the looks of it his as happy as ever.

Posted by: Pavel Nov 13 2007, 08:22 PM

His parents are taking care of him...i can't even imagine what will happen to the guy once his parents are gone....damn such a great guitarist and has such a targedy....

Posted by: MickeM Nov 13 2007, 08:27 PM

He's got a wife ...if that hasn't changed?

Posted by: Unleash-The-Shred Nov 13 2007, 11:53 PM

He was considered a virtuoso guitarist at the age of 16 or 17 , that is when Caophony was formed, released two albums (Speed Metal Symphony & Go Off!). Left at the age of 19 to pursue a solo career because he had a successful first solo album the year before (Perpetual Burn). At 20 he joined David Lee Roth's band after Steve Vai's departure. While recording the first album with David Lee Roth (A Little Ain't Enough) he began developing his disease. He was given 3 years to live. The most amazing part is that he still composes music today using a computer which reads his eye movements.


He is incredible. Thats all that needed to be said.

Posted by: Robin Nov 13 2007, 11:57 PM

Gen told me yesterday what happened to this guy, its horrible!

Posted by: Unleash-The-Shred Nov 14 2007, 12:18 AM

Yeah ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. He was told he would only live for 3 more years after being diagnosed, but over 15 years have passed and he is still alive and composing music when he is completely paralized. The only thing he can move is his eyes.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=7h7jeZdlF_w

Posted by: Robin Nov 14 2007, 02:17 AM

Yeah I read a little about that, its amazing.

Posted by: Unleash-The-Shred Nov 14 2007, 03:05 AM

That it is my friend.

Posted by: The Uncreator Nov 21 2007, 04:11 AM

Jason Becker, True Guitar God!!

His technique is unparalled.

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Nov 29 2007, 04:31 AM

Not just an inspirational guitarist but a true inspiration in every respect. A guy who finds the good parts of life however bad things get. A true genius composer like no other. I mean of a Bach level.

He has had such an impact on my life.

Posted by: swingline Nov 30 2007, 07:21 AM

Yea I don't know of way to many people that after all that wouldn't throw in the towel on life, nonetheless their music career.