The tragic and ultimately heroic story of one of the most awe-inspiring and innovative metal guitar heroes of the '80s. As co-member of Cacophony with Marty Friedman, Becker defined the
liquid-smooth super-complex playing style that characterized the Los Angeles guitarists of the decade. After being diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease in the early '90s, Becker has continued to play
and compose.
This DVD feaures rare and archive footage of both Cacophony and many solo performances. Furthermore, the film includes Becker's guitar clinic at the Atlanta Institute of Music, giving a poignant
insight into this legendary figure.
"Jason Becker is one of the world's most moving, innovative, and awe-inspiring guitarists and musicians. At 17, he recorded the first of two Cacophony CDs with Marty Friedman, followed by two
amazing solo albums: 'Perpetual Burn' and 'The Raspberry Jams'. In 1990, he was voted Best New Guitarist by the readers of Guitar magazine. While recording David Lee Roth's 'A Little Aint Enough',
Jason contracted Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, a.k.a. Lou Gehrig's Disease). Twelve years later, he released his groundbreaking third solo album. Included on this DVD: Archival footage of Jason
from 1986 to 1999; Jason's guitar clinic at the Atlanta Institute of Music; Solo performances; Archival footage of CACOPHONY."
Jason Becker fue, para muchos, uno de los guitarristas más inspirados de la escena metalera californiana de los 80’s. Como miembro de la banda “Cacophony” junto a Marty Friedman
(Megadeth), Becker definió el estilo complejo y fluido que caracterízó a los guitarristas de ese estilo. Después de habérsele diagnosticado la enfermedad de Lou Gehrig a comienzos de los ’90, Becker
continuó tocando y componiendo. Este DVD presenta filmaciones como solista y con Cacophony, además de una clínica que el guitarrista dio en el M.I. de Australia.