Jason Becker returns home from hospital after being treated for bacterial infection By Matt Owen published 12 April 21 The legendary guitarist and composer received treatment over the weekend for the infection, which caused his "persistent shortness of breath and rapid heart rate"
Jason Becker hospitalized after experiencing continued shortness of breath and rapid heart rate By Matt Owen published 8 April 21 Becker's mother says the guitar icon was "feeling better for while", but the persistent symptoms "kept coming and going"
Jason Becker is experiencing “shortness of breath and a rapid heart rate”, according to his mother By Sam Roche published 6 April 21 Kiss's Paul Stanley urges people to “send good thoughts and use the power of prayer”
World's greatest guitar heroes assemble for mammoth virtual Jason Becker fundraiser By Matt Owen published 23 March 21 The two-month-long fundraising marathon will see Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Marty Friedman, Nita Strauss and many, many more appear on Herman Li's Twitch channel to raise money for Becker
Kiesel joins forces with Jason Becker to create his "dream guitar", the Yin Yang signature model By Matt Owen published 25 February 21 Paying homage to both the Chinese philosophy of balance and Clapton's 'Blackie' Strat, the new model boasts a series of exclusive appointments offered on no other Kiesel guitar
Jason Becker shares never-before-seen footage of his visit from Eddie Van Halen By Sam Roche published 14 December 20 “Eddie was such a beautiful person. He honestly saved my life”
Eddie Van Halen, Steve Vai, Yngwie and Satch signed this Jason Becker-owned Kiesel - and it just sold for $26,000 By Richard Bienstock published 17 April 20 “There is literally no other guitar on planet earth like this one”
Jason Becker: "My heroes understand how devastating it would feel to not be able to play their guitar anymore" By Mark McStea published 15 October 19 The shred survivor details how he assembled some of the world's greatest guitarists for Triumphant Hearts
Watch Jason Becker Shred for Over Six Minutes in 1986 By Guitar World Staff published 11 June 19 A teenage Jason Becker makes it look easy.
Cacophony Guitar Duel: Jason Becker and Marty Friedman Shoot It Out in Japan By Damian Fanelli published 24 April 19 An all-too-brief guitar shoot-out featuring Cacophony guitarists Jason Becker and Marty Friedman.
Jason Becker Shares New Song, "Hold On to Love" By Richard Bienstock published 15 November 18 The guitarist's new album, 'Triumphant Hearts,' features appearances by Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Paul Gilbert and others.
Listen to a New Jason Becker Song, "Valley of Fire," Featuring Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert and More By Richard Bienstock published 10 October 18 Becker's new album, 'Triumphant Hearts,' is out December 7.
Watch John 5 Play Jimi Hendrix's SG Custom, Paul Stanley's Ibanez Iceman and Jason Becker's Peavey "Numbers" Guitar By Jackson Maxwell published 22 February 18
Are These the Top 10 Hardest Rock Songs to Play on Guitar? By Damian Fanelli published 10 November 17
New Riff Axelerator Marty Friedman Lesson Pack Raises Funds for Jason Becker By Guitar World Staff published 14 September 17
Blazing "Betcha Can't Play This" Supports Jason Becker's New Album Project By Damian Fanelli published 25 October 16 In the video below, guitarist Danny Young lays down a challenge that's quitefamiliar to Guitar World readers: "Betcha Can't Play This"!
Jason Becker Announces New Album Featuring Satriani, Govan and More By Christopher Scapelliti published 4 October 16 Jason Becker has announced plans to record an album featuring new original compositions and performances by many notable guest performers.
16-Year-Old Guitarist Tina S. Shreds Jason Becker's "Altitudes" By Damian Fanelli published 7 September 15