For the baseball player & coach, see Joe Becker (baseball)
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| Birth name | Joseph Christopher Becker Jr. Joseph Edward Becker ( June 25, 1908 — January 11, 1998) was a Catcher in Major League Baseball who played |
| Born | June 23, 1976 |
| Origin |  United States Chicago, Illinois |
| Genre(s) | Instrumental rock Blues Shred |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, Piano, Bass |
| Years active | 1980 - present |
| Website | Official website |
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Early life
Joe started playing guitar at the age of four years old, and was later dubbed a child prodigy after appearing on Jonathan Brandmeier's radio show at ages 7, 8 and 9.
Guitar Player Magazine. (March, 2005). Page 38.
Work with
Joe has recorded with guitarists Jason Becker, Todd Duane and Joe Kelley and can be found on releases alongside : Eddie Van Halen, Steve Vai, Jason Becker, Marty Friedman, Richie Sambora, Michael Angelo Batio, Steve Morse, Buckethead, Alex Skolnick, Bumblefoot, Blues Saraceno, Lars Eric Mattsson, Jeff Pilson, Mark Wood, Ron Keel, Randy Coven, E'nuff Z'nuff and Trixter. Edward Lodewijk "Eddie" Van Halen (born January 26 1955 is a Dutch Guitarist, Keyboardist, Songwriter and producer Steven "Steve" Siro Vai (born June 6 1960 in Carle Place New York) is an American Instrumental rock Guitarist Jason Becker, (born July 22, 1969) is an American Neo-classical metal Guitarist and composer Richard "Richie" Steven Sambora (born on July 11 1959 is an American rock Guitarist, producer musician singer and songwriter who is
Musical Style
"Becker is a very versatile and lyrical player who runs the gauntlet from shred to ear-catching, melodic instrumentals, at times bringing to mind players such as Joe Satriani and Eric Johnson" - Mike Varney, Guitar Player Magazine 2005.
Joe's music is largely a fusion of rock, blues and soul. This is largely due to his focus on making instrumental guitar music more, "accessible" to the average listener. However, his technical ability is reflected in the many other genres in which he can commonly be found - Speed metal, Jazz. . . etc.
His guitar playing technique in particular heavily introduces techniques characteristically advanced far beyond the styles in which he writes, such as Tapping and Sweep-picking. Tapping is a playing technique generally associated with the Electric guitar, although the technique may be performed on almost any String instrument. Sweep picking is a technique used on the Guitar in which a 'sweeping' motion of the pick is combined with a matching fret hand technique in order to produce a specific
In addition to writing and recording all the music himself, he also plays all the instruments heard on his records (guitar, bass, piano, strings. . . etc) with the exception of drums.
Joe Becker is currently editing and mixing a new record entitled Just Blues.
Movies/Soundtracks
Joe Becker can be heard on the soundtrack of B-Horror film, "Evil Awakening".
Personal life
Becker is married to Melissa Smith, and has two children - Joseph III and Michael.
Quotes from notable artists
What tone, feel and chops, AND humour. Love the " spoken-blues rave" whilst you are shredding. . with taste I might add. Steve Lukather - Toto
Joe Becker is one of those guitarists who can take you into places you want to go but never seem to get the chance. A truly gifted musician. Dick Wagner - Alice Cooper [also : Meatloaf / Peter Gabriel / Kiss / Air Supply. . the list goes on. ]
He's got the most incredible tone. . . . . . . . . . . . . ever. Greg Douglass - Steve Miller Band
Joe Becker has some really wicked blues chops. He is a very versatile musician and I am proud to call him my friend. I can't wait to jam with him when I am healed. Jason Becker - David Lee Roth / Cacophony
Joe has a great bluesy feel and plays with his heart. Good technique with tapping and speedy stuff - he's one of those guys that ya jam with for hours and a lot of cool stuff happens, know what I mean? Ron Thal (A. K. A. Bumblefoot) - Guns n' Roses
I enjoy listening to your music. Leo Lyons - Ten Years After (Founding member and original Woodstock Alumni)
You're really good, man. Eric Martin - Mr. Big
Joe's got a good vibe goin' on and some tasty tunes. George Bellas - Moggway / Ring Of Fire
Joe Becker is a very good guitarist. Michael Von Knooring - Yngwie Malmsteen
. . . . he may well be one of the best guitarists on the Chicago guitar circuit. - www. rock-n-radio. com
Joe's playing style puts a fresh spin on the blues while still staying true to the roots of the music and paying tribute to the legends. His licks are original,innovative and full of feeling but yet still manage to capture the essence of the music that has made Chicago the World Capital of the Blues for over 50 years. Joe Becker is a versatile player who can handle many styles of music, but I'm partial to that low down and dirty blues. . . . . . This is some great music that deserves to be heard! Dave Herda - The Chicago Blues Explosion
Discography
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