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Jason Becker and Trevor Rabin
“We hit play and it sounded like a Yes song. I thought it was the wrong tape!” Jason Becker loves Trevor Rabin

By Grant Moon Published

Former David Lee Roth guitarist and soundtrack composer learned a lot from Steve Howe, but prefers Rabin’s melodic and emotional output in and out of Yes

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Jason Becker's Eddie Van Halen guitar
Jason Becker is selling the guitar gifted to him by Eddie Van Halen to raise money for his ongoing medical care

By Paul Brannigan Published

A rare Wolfgang guitar given to Jason Becker by his friend Eddie Van Halen is up for sale to raise funds for Becker's care

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Jason Becker and Eddie Van Halen
Watch Eddie Van Halen's emotional meeting with Jason Becker

By Fraser Lewry Published

In 1996 Eddie Van Halen visited Jason Becker's home to make a video. Now Becker has released footage of their meeting

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Jason Becker: the 10 records that changed my life

By Classic Rock Last updated

Guitar hero Jason Becker picks 10 albums that shaped the musician he became, from Yngwie Malmsteen to Mozart

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Jason Becker's guitar
You can own Jason Becker's guitar, signed by all the kings of shred

By Fraser Lewry Last updated

Jason Becker's guitar is signed by Eddie Van Halen, Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani and more

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Jason Becker interview: a triumph of the heart

By Polly Glass Published

Former guitar prodigy Jason Becker looks back at the long road to his recent album, Triumphant Hearts, and talks about living with ALS

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Jason Becker shares video for stirring new single Hold On To Love

By Scott Munro Published

Watch Jason Becker's promo for the brand new single Hold On To Love - taken from his upcoming album Triumphant Hearts

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Jason Becker unleashes new album and single. Both are stuffed with guitar heroes

By Fraser Lewry Published

Becker's upcoming album Triumphant Hearts features Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Neal Schon, Steve Morse, Paul Gilbert and many more...

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Jason Becker: the man who could have been king

By Lee Marlow Published

In 1990 Jason Becker was one of the world's hottest guitarists, acclaimed as the 'new Steve Vai'. Today he can't walk, talk, or move anything other than an eyelid - but he's still making music

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Nita Strauss
Nita Strauss pays tribute to her guitar idols

By Christina O'Neill Published

Alice Cooper guitarist Nita Strauss says she's inspired by Steve Vai and Jason Becker – and compares her bandmates to dogs

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