reviewing Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet

DANG! Jason Beckers Bio: Not Dead Yet. i have been so overwhelmed by Jason's story and inspiration, and Matt Blackett over at Guitar Player did such a fantastic post covering it, that i'd rather share Matt's words directly.

please click here to check out Matt's review of Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet.



there are a few things i have to add;

the movie covered Jason's beginning very well, showing him as a young and seemingly out of place white kid in Richmond Ca living and breathing with his guitar in hand. but i was left wanting more of his current life. you see, his album "Perspective" came out after he was completely paralyzed from ALS. check it out, completely awesome tracks (as usual for Jason)! interestingly, the movie seems to hone in and cover mostly the following pieces from his Perspective track; "End of the Beginning";

0:59 - 1:51 -he as a young boy discovering a music.
1:52 - 3:34 -his learning with a guitar and revelation of his talent
3:34 - 5:30 -golden era of his life - Cacophony, Perpetual Burn
5:33 - 6:10 -a beginning of ALS

but the movie really only touches on 
6:11 - 8:50  -life with ALS. Almost dead, but still composing.
8:51 - 11:10 -the return of Jason recovered from ALS. Second golden era of his life.

well, the virtuoso is still a virtuoso! Jason is composing incredible and elegant music.
he is loved, surrounded by family friends and several girlfriends who keep him very well cared for. 
he is spiritually inspiring, honest, humble, fun (some say salty), and...
ps, ALS does not affect libido or erectile function :)
DANG! (Jason's favorite word, hehe)!

if you're into Jason like i am, please help support him by hitting up his merchandise page. as he says, "buy my crap". LOL! please click here. 

i am anxiously awaiting his book. just the slightest of info on his current chapter (his words - his personal page here) has already taught me so very much and i'm wanting to hear more. thank you for sharing your life with us Jason! you are an incredible teacher!

chinos mc closing ~ lots for sale!

sharing info and pics directly from craigs list; http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/mcy/2873683423.html.
grab the pickings while the pickings are good!... maybe they'll ship too?... give 'em a call!

"Chinos MC is closing after 40 years in the business. Lots of equipment, bikes, parts, accessories, collectibles, machinery and tools. No REASONABLE offers refused. If you'd like to set up a time to come by, call Brownie or Jim at 510-651-0873 or 872-9337 or come by the shop at 4009 Pestana Way, Fremont, CA. We're about a block north of the old Nummi Plant."

bikes and buddies

a fellow biker has a special request. seems he's got some publishing ready to go, but the corporate folks (corp personhood grrr) say he needs to show he's got subscribers in order to get his stuff sent to print. thats gotta be frustrating. its not like we're kurt sutter or tommy lee with 200,000+ friends...lol... are we? ;)

www.bikesandbuddies.com

check him out. he's a fun guy, a bike guy, a hands on metal guy, a family guy, a hard working guy, a local guy, and seems much much more...

where else will you see Gilby Clarke in an amorous position with a gorilla? (personally i think Gilby's 41 knucklehead is a work of ART! sorry i digress). how about someone still kickstarting in flipflops? or a hot HOT exile bike which when mixed with a hot ride + hot gear resulted in nearly leveling twentynine palms?!

i especially dig the old pic of his grandma (and fellow rider) Ann! is that a knuckle? go Ann! i hope to hear more!...

if we all pitch in and subscribe to his blog, we could add 100-300 peeps to his headcount and get him much closer to his goal. check him out here, and if you dig his writing or quest then help him out and subscribe.

subscribe. and spread the word. thanks everyone!

Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet

i have to thank KaTy Did for putting up this info/link originally. it's a small world and i remember Jason from Cacophony. back then i was a club going fan.


'Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet' [Film Trailer] from Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet on Vimeo.

jason is AMAZING, a virtuoso guitarist, and an incredible soul. he has survived 20+ years with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) and is determined not to let it stop him. he continues to compose phenomenal music while creating innovative technical means. jason reminds me that anything is possible if we put our mind to it! 

his movie "Not Dead Yet" world premiers Saturday, March 3rd, 2012. local tix are on sale now for San Jose showings. i'm so excited to be taking my family, and word is that Jason and his family will be at the premier! for those interested in local showtimes; http://www.cinequest.org/event_view.php?eid=1636

here's his vimeo movie trailer page to share: http://vimeo.com/26981592

and most importantly here's his personal page: http://www.jasonbecker.com/
please check him out. jason is truly inspirational and i'm thankful to have an opportunity to share in this day...His day!  

billy budde's san leandro flashback thanks to zz chop

billy budde's pic from zz chop

There was a time... in a little town known as san leandro...that you could find some crazy cool custom two wheel sorts of things.

billy budde on one block.
arlen ness a few blocks away.
10'ish blocks north was sonny bargers oakland clubhouse.
and a few blocks southeast was this dude named ron simms.

i was lucky to have been born and raised within these city blocks. surrounded by family and friends crazy for paint, hp, speed, custom, cool, mind blowing wild creations to cruise and race. must have been something in the water... some of these peeps would later be known as the "california craftsmen".

i was also lucky later and went to work for one of these fine gentlemen ( yup listed up there ^ ). dedicating myself completely to an incredible extended family and to a lifestyle...and learning some massive life skills along the way :)

every day i am eternally grateful to my mentors, my past, my family and friends, all that have made me into who and what i am, all who happen to come from those few little city blocks.

ive been reminded of these people and times gone by quite a bit recently, with memories and stories flooding back worthy of books.

so check this link out, im amazed, i thought billy buddes had been long forgotten; zz chops very cool flashback today with pics, click here!

guess who... photo not to be duplicated! property of Ms M

did someone say COFFEE!

well looky looky here... 

oooh who is dat? and where are they all goin?

honestly sometimes all we really need is friends. 

or a damn good cup of coffee and face time with friends... i love you guys!
we need a ride to somewhere real soon. 

go on, take everything, hole...

ahhhhhhh, damn i needed that... be right back...

senor cinco! ~ accept no substitutes

taxes, eh seriously, i got this

testing moms wrap dress in denim 1st

i told you a fork bag wont stay snug with soft leather mom... duh...

moms purse is in here somewhere

hmmm...what to make with this gorgeous skin?... ;)

thats IT mom, shut it down, no work for you! we gots us some leather...

 NO ONE can compare, so accept and attempt no substitutes. there is only ONE. the ONLY. Senor Cinco!

zoe the metal scales goddess

holy shit. all bow to zoe! hey juliet, i found you a lead guitarist. ever heard of girlschool?
damn this gives me serious childhood regrets, lol... oh well...
all power to these amazing metal goddesses in the makings!
keep it up zoe, seriously keep it up!

lets open up this pit!

juliet, if this is just your 1st hardcore song, then i cant wait for your 2nd! bring it babe! lets open up this pit!

omg i love her!

juliet you rock! please become the megathrash superstar that you're destined to be real soon!
(otherwise i may just have to do it myself, lol)! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU6U-8LP1DY
www.myfirsthardcoresong.com