Editing Jason Becker (section)

===Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis diagnosis===
In 1989, Becker joined [[David Lee Roth]]'s solo band to work on his third album ''[[A Little Ain't Enough]]'', replacing [[Steve Vai]], who left the band to record and tour with [[Whitesnake]].<ref name="LarkinHR"/> While preparing for the album, Becker began to feel what he called a "lazy limp" in his left leg. He was soon diagnosed with [[amyotrophic lateral sclerosis]] (ALS; [[Lou Gehrig's disease]]) and was given three to five years to live. He finished the recording using lighter gauge guitar strings and other techniques, which made it easier for him to play with his weakening hands. Although he managed to finish the album, he did not join the supporting tour due to his inability to perform on stage; former [[Lizzy Borden (band)|Lizzy Borden]] guitarist [[Joe Holmes]] took Becker's place on tour.

His ALS gradually robbed him of his ability to play guitar, to walk, and eventually his ability to speak. He now communicates with his eyes via a system developed by his father. Due to the nature of the disease, he remains mentally sharp and, with the aid of a computer, continues [[Musical composition|composing]]. In the back of the ''Perspective'' CD case, Becker states "I have Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. It has crippled my body and speech, but not my mind." His medical condition has remained stable since 1997. In 2003, Becker posted on his website that he was feeling better and had gained some weight, while the folder for his 2008 album ''[[Collection (Jason Becker album)|Collection]]'' also mentions an upcoming book.