Eddie Van Halens visit with Jason August 31, 1996

Previously Unseen Footage of Eddie Van Halen and Jason Becker The two guitar legends spend time together in this recently released 1996 video. An amazing meeting took place on August 31, 1996. Thats when Eddie Van Halen spent the day with a guy who had followed in his footsteps playing alongside David Lee RothJason Becker. Jason had been diagnosed with ALS, or Lou Gehrigs Disease, and was not in good shape. Van Halen came to Jasons house to give love and supportas well as a guitarto his friend and to film an ALS awareness promotional video. During that time, Eddie told stories, talked about his creative process, and played amazing music, instantly sounding exactly like Eddie Van Halen even when playing Jasons guitar through a small practice amp.