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        Jason Eli Becker  is an American composer and former guitarist. At the age of 16, he became part of the  Shrapnel Records -produced duo  Cacophony  with his friend  Marty Friedman , and they released two albums,  1987 and  1988. Since the dissolution of Cacophony in 1989, Becker has undertaken a solo career, releasing seven albums since his 1988 debut  Perpetual Burn . He later joined  David Lee Roth 's solo band and recorded one album with him .       Becker's performing career was cut short by  ALS, which he was diagnosed with in 1989.       Often incorporating advanced techniques such as sweep picking, alternate picking, artificial harmonic accenting, tapping and hybrid picking; he was among the leaders of the field during the technical shred guitar and  neoclassical metal  trend of the mid to late 1980s and is still respected and honored by his musician peers t...

  HOT CHOCOLATE  Hot Chocolate  (RAK,1975) - Pop,Funk       Not quite as substantial as  Cicero Park , but more startling, thanks to "You Sexy Thing," the eccentrically wild-and-proper English-soul supersmash included hereupon. TRACKLIST : Hello America                          The Street                          Call The Police                          Dollar Sign                          You Sexy Thing                          A Child's Prayer                          A Warm Smile                         ...

  GEORGE HARRISON  Extra Texture  (Apple,1975) - Rock, Soul        Among the most underrated albums in his discography, ‘Extra Texture’ is George Harrison’s ‘soul record.’        If you’ve overlooked this album in the past, then you will not be disappointed when you give it a listen… and remember, once is never enough. TRACKLIST : You                        The Answer's At The Edge                        This Guitar (Can't Keep From Crying)                        Ooh Baby (You Know That I Love You)                        World Of Stone                        A Bit More Of You                   ...

  AVERAGE WHITE BAND  Cut The Cake  (Atlantic,1975) - Funk,Soul      'Cut The Cake' by Average White Band is generally well-regarded, with many praising its funky, soulful sound and strong musicianship. The album is considered a great example of '70s R&B and funk. Some specific tracks like 'Cut The Cake' and 'Schoolboy Crush' are highlighted for their infectious rhythms and memorable melodies. TRACKLIST : Cut The Cake                          Schoolboy Crush                          It's A Mystery                          Groovin' The Night Away                          If I Ever Lose This Heaven                          Why   ...

  LAURA NYRO  Smile  (Columbia,1976) - Soft rock, soul       Laura Nyro's first album in four years fails to live up to the promise of her lovely early records. While  Smile  has a certain charm to it, which grows with repeated listenings, there is a striking absence of the classic pop melodies that characterize the songs on  Eli & the Thirteenth Confession, The First Songs  and  New York Tendaberry , many of which (in versions by other artists) became big hits. Instead, Nyro goes for a more exotic, jazz-tinged approach which, while occasionally interesting, ignores the basis of her initial appeal. TRACKLIST : Sexy Mama                    Children Of The Junks                    Money                    I Am The Blues                   ...

  ERIC CLAPTON  Eric Clapton  (Polydor,1970) - Rock, Blues       Eric Clapton's self-titled 1970 album, often called "The 1970 Album," is generally considered a transitional and often overlooked but solid entry in his discography.  Reviews describe it as  a relaxed, blues-tinged album with a blend of blues, rock and roll, country, and pop influences, showcasing a more laid-back Clapton .  While some reviewers found it lacking the intense guitar solos of his previous work, others appreciated the album's cohesion and listenability.  It marked a shift towards a more mellow and pop-oriented sound for Clapton.   TRACKLIST : Slunky                        Bad Boy                        Lonesome And A Long Way From Home                        After Midnight  ...