Jason Becker: Eye-Communication Video Here
For years people have read about how Jason Becker -- the young shredder who was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease) in 1990 and has since lost the ability to move or speak -- communicates using eye movements. Few have ever actually seen this process -- until now. The fascinating video below was created by Jason's father, Gary, who also invented Vocal Eyes, the visual communication tool he uses to communicate with his son. For more about Jason Becker, go to jasonbecker.com.
Watch for an exclusive new interview with Jason Becker in the May issue of Guitar World, on sale March 10.
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