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All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=9796 Sat, 17 Feb 2024 19:26:40 -0500 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:15:04 -0500 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=9796 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_single_from_old_demo_has_been_released_features_steve_vai_herman_li_angel_vivaldi_joe_bonamassa_and_many_more.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_single_from_old_demo_has_been_released_features_steve_vai_herman_li_angel_vivaldi_joe_bonamassa_and_many_more.html Music News: "As the idea materialized, we realized this could be a much bigger project and more importantly, have a bigger impact to help Jason raise awareness and funds."]]> Sat, 17 Feb 2024 19:26:40 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitar_that_jason_becker_got_from_eddie_van_halen_sells_at_auction_jason_says_hell_release_new_music_next_year.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitar_that_jason_becker_got_from_eddie_van_halen_sells_at_auction_jason_says_hell_release_new_music_next_year.html Music News: Eddie gifted the instrument to Jason back in 1996.]]> Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:10:28 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_beckers_manager_recalls_eddie_van_halens_visit_this_means_the_world_to_him.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_beckers_manager_recalls_eddie_van_halens_visit_this_means_the_world_to_him.html Music News: "'Listen, you're his hero. This is one of the best days ever."]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 18:58:57 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_says_he_was_shocked_that_not_one_national_tv_show_wanted_to_cover_his_new_album_wonders_why_only_guitar_publications_know_about_the_record.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_says_he_was_shocked_that_not_one_national_tv_show_wanted_to_cover_his_new_album_wonders_why_only_guitar_publications_know_about_the_record.html Music News: "Am I being too Kanye?", the guitarist asked with a laugh.]]> Sat, 07 Aug 2021 13:43:27 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_returns_home_after_latest_health_scare.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_returns_home_after_latest_health_scare.html Music News: "Jason is at home, sitting on his back deck with his cats!"]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:53:51 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_hospitalized_after_persistent_shortness_of_breath__rapid_heart_rate.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_hospitalized_after_persistent_shortness_of_breath__rapid_heart_rate.html Music News: "On his way, he said, 'Gonna get this fixed. I love you.'"]]> Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:04:29 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_is_going_through_health_struggle_experiencing_shortness_of_breath__rapid_heart_rate_which_is_pretty_scary_stuff.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_is_going_through_health_struggle_experiencing_shortness_of_breath__rapid_heart_rate_which_is_pretty_scary_stuff.html Music News: "Jason has requested prayers from all you wonderful folks out there."]]> Tue, 06 Apr 2021 08:48:12 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_shares_positive_update_on_recent_health_struggle_adds_his_left_eye_has_been_quite_weak_lately.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_shares_positive_update_on_recent_health_struggle_adds_his_left_eye_has_been_quite_weak_lately.html Music News: "May I ask for help with another obstacle I am facing currently?", the guitarist wrote.]]> Sat, 21 Dec 2019 13:53:55 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_underwent_two_cataract_surgeries.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_underwent_two_cataract_surgeries.html Music News: "My vision is still funky, but slowly getting better," the guitarist said.]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:59:27 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_thinks_the_biggest_misconception_about_him_is_that_hes_always_positive__happy.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_thinks_the_biggest_misconception_about_him_is_that_hes_always_positive__happy.html Music News: "I am generally a positive and happy person, but I can get pretty dark and down as well," the guitarist says.]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2019 07:43:12 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_shares_post-operation_update_feeling_pretty_well_but_having_trouble_getting_back_on_computer.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_shares_post-operation_update_feeling_pretty_well_but_having_trouble_getting_back_on_computer.html Music News: His cat Rose is there to protect him.]]> Thu, 09 May 2019 14:55:51 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_beckers_operation_went_well_his_mother_says.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_beckers_operation_went_well_his_mother_says.html Music News: "All went well and we are waiting on the lab results, but the doctor was encouraging and didn’t see anything concerning," Patricia wrote.]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2019 17:33:30 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_i_really_hope_my_story_gives_hope_to_others.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_i_really_hope_my_story_gives_hope_to_others.html Music News: "But I don't really feel like I did it myself. It takes so much help and love," the guitarist adds.]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2019 14:56:50 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_undergoing_operation_to_drain_abscess_in_lung.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_undergoing_operation_to_drain_abscess_in_lung.html Music News: "We are all in survival mode and working hard to come back to 'normal' mode," the guitarist's mother, Patricia, said.]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2019 13:07:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_what_it_was_like_auditioning_for_david_lee_roths_band.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_what_it_was_like_auditioning_for_david_lee_roths_band.html Music News: "At that time, I was pretty confident about my guitar playing," the guitarist says.]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2019 10:47:43 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steve_vai_sends_personal_message_to_jason_becker_im_really_happy_to_be_a_part_of_your_beautiful_world.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steve_vai_sends_personal_message_to_jason_becker_im_really_happy_to_be_a_part_of_your_beautiful_world.html Music News: "It's astonishing to me how rich and vast his music is," the guitarist says.]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2019 10:18:42 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/listen_jason_becker_streaming_new_album_triumphant_hearts.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/listen_jason_becker_streaming_new_album_triumphant_hearts.html New Releases: Featuring guest appearances by many of today's finest guitar players.]]> Sat, 08 Dec 2018 16:27:31 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/watch_jason_becker_streaming_new_video_hold_on_to_love.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/watch_jason_becker_streaming_new_video_hold_on_to_love.html New Releases: New album "Triumphant Hearts" is due out on December 7.]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2018 15:43:07 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_has_a_new_song_featuring_guest_appearances_by_13_of_todays_biggest_guitar_players_new_album_coming_in_december.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_has_a_new_song_featuring_guest_appearances_by_13_of_todays_biggest_guitar_players_new_album_coming_in_december.html Music News: "Triumphant Hearts" is due out on December 7. The song is called "Valley of Fire."]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2018 12:06:44 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_speaks_out_against_senate_health_care_bill.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_speaks_out_against_senate_health_care_bill.html Music News: "I'm about music, not politics, but the fact is this one has me freaked out for poor and disabled people."]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2017 16:34:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_10_albums_that_changed_my_life.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_10_albums_that_changed_my_life.html Music News: Guitar legend names his Big 10, full list inside.]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2016 20:29:49 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/jason_becker_releasing_new_album_it_will_feature_govan_satriani_broderick__many_more.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/jason_becker_releasing_new_album_it_will_feature_govan_satriani_broderick__many_more.html New Releases: He needs your help too if you're up for it...]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2016 10:07:31 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_how_i_use_my_eyes_to_communicate__how_my_system_compares_to_stephen_hawkings_system.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_how_i_use_my_eyes_to_communicate__how_my_system_compares_to_stephen_hawkings_system.html Music News: "His system is fantastic for prepared speeches, but..."]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2016 17:51:10 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/watch_the_master_15-year-old_jason_becker_shreds_yngwies_black_star_at_high-school_show.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/watch_the_master_15-year-old_jason_becker_shreds_yngwies_black_star_at_high-school_show.html Wtf?: One year later, he formed Cacophony with Marty Friedman...]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2016 20:11:48 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/nita_strauss_tricked_into_meeting_jason_becker_performs_perpetual_burn_in_front_of_guitar_icon.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/nita_strauss_tricked_into_meeting_jason_becker_performs_perpetual_burn_in_front_of_guitar_icon.html Wtf?: Her boyfriend/manager said it was an audition for the face of a guitar app, maybe it was UG.]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2015 19:33:41 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_on_als_ice_bucket_challenge_i_just_cant_thank_everyone_enough_for_their_support.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_on_als_ice_bucket_challenge_i_just_cant_thank_everyone_enough_for_their_support.html Music News: "I hope something great comes out of it for ALS patients," guitar icon adds.]]> Sat, 30 Aug 2014 23:31:05 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/john_mayer_takes_jason_beckers_als_ice_bucket_challenge_with_a_heartwarming_guitar_tribute.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/john_mayer_takes_jason_beckers_als_ice_bucket_challenge_with_a_heartwarming_guitar_tribute.html Music News: Becker also replies, says he's "melted" by tribute, more inside.]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2014 18:19:38 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_takes_als_ice_bucket_challenge_calls_out_eddie_van_halen_david_lee_roth_john_mayer.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jason_becker_takes_als_ice_bucket_challenge_calls_out_eddie_van_halen_david_lee_roth_john_mayer.html Music News: Quite a few rock stars took the challenge, but this one's clearly different.]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2014 20:00:19 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/jason_beckers_collection_out_now.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/jason_beckers_collection_out_now.html New Releases: Guitarist Jason Becker has just released "Collection" on Shrapnel Records.]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:15:04 -0500