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David Lee Roth was a demanding band leader – his former guitarists dish the details on what it was like to be his foil
By Phil Weller published
David Lee Roth had a litany of guitar-playing talents in his band and they all agree on one thing…

Can David Lee Roth pick guitarists? Just ask Steve Vai, Jason Becker and John 5
By Phil Weller published
Looking to go one better than Van Halen, the singer recruited the best guitar playing talents he could find

“You wouldn’t hear his influence in my earlier recordings... but on the David Lee Roth album and as my hands got weaker, you can hear a little more Eric Clapton in my notes”: How Jason Becker's light-speed style was forced to evolve as his ALS progressed
By Jackson Maxwell published
As the '80s ended and the '90s began, changing tastes in the guitar universe, the tasks of a new gig, and the tragedy that would forever transform Becker's life would force the guitarist to look back at early lessons he learned from a blues master

Jason Becker is Selling an Autographed Peavey Wolfgang Guitar Given to Him by Eddie Van Halen
By Jackson Maxwell published
All proceeds from the sale of the Wolfgang – one of the first 100 ever built – will go to assist Becker's family with the enormous costs of the guitarist's medical care.

Ever Wondered What Mark Knopfler’s Contemporaries Have to Say About Him?
By Guitar Player Staff published
Video Joe Satriani, Jason Becker, Nuno Bettencourt, and Sonny Landreth weigh in on the Dire Straits guitarist.

How to Record a Great Live Album
By Jude Gold published
Marty Friedman shares his top ten tips.

Three Jason Becker-Owned and -Used Guitars Sell for Combined $230,000 at Auction
By Jackson Maxwell published
Two Moridira Hurricanes and Becker's unique Peavey "Numbers" guitar were sold to help raise money for the guitarist's significant medical costs.

Metallica, Steve Vai, Sammy Hagar, Steve Lukather-Signed Kiesel JB24 to Be Auctioned in Jason Becker Fundraiser
By Jackson Maxwell published
Nili Brosh, Joe Satriani, and Mark Tremonti-signed guitars will also be sold by Reverb to assist Becker with health care costs.
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