Jason Eli Becker, also known as Jason Becker, was born on July 22, 1969, in Richmond, California, and is an American former guitarist and composer. He began playing guitar at a young age, influenced by his father and uncle, both of whom were guitarists. At 16, he formed the duo Cacophony with Marty Friedman and released two albums, such as Speed Metal Symphony (1987) and Go Off! (1988). In 1988, he released his debut solo album Perpetual Burn. He joined David Lee Roth's solo band in 1989, contributing to the album A Little Ain't Enough, but his career was abruptly halted by an ALS diagnosis. Despite losing the ability to speak and play guitar, he continued composing with the aid of a computer. He released several albums, including Perspective (1996), The Blackberry Jams (2003), and Triumphant Hearts (2018).
