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Podcast: Cool Weird Awesome with Brady Carlson
Episode: When ALS Stopped Jason Becker’s Guitar Playing, He Became An Accomplished Composer
Description: Today in 2018, the release of the album “Triumphant Hearts” by guitarist Jason Becker. Not many people in music know as much about triumph over adversity as Jason Becker, who found new ways to create and share music decades after being diagnosed with ALS. Plus: for the holidays, Springfield, Illinois has a city bus covered in tens of thousands of festive lights.
Jason Becker’s Bio (JasonBecker.com)
Paralyzed guitarist with ALS plays on (ABC News via Archive.org)
Old Capitol Holiday Walks (Visit Springfield)
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