Sounds Like: Bob Dylan, Ed Sheeran

Traveling Music Man

Jimmy Becker is an independent and continuously touring American rock and roots musician, singer-songwriter, guitarist, and engaging and energetic live performer based in the Los Angeles/Southern California area. His work blends rock, blues, country, folk, and Americana influences, and he performs both original songs and carefully chosen covers.
Some highlights include:
* He has released several albums, including:
* Packing House (2021)
* Becker Way (2022)
* When the Lights Go Out (2023)
* Dreaming Big (2025)
* Retrospect (2026), a compilation of his work
* These releases feature popular singles such as "Toxic Planet" (2021), "Somebody Shot The Tambourine Man" (2025), "Obsession" (2026) and "All I Want Is to Be Close to You" (2020), a duet with his daughter and nationally touring artist Jay Rin.
* His original music includes songs such as:
* "Long Way from Woodstock"
* "Dreaming Big"
* "Somebody Shot the Tambourine Man"
* "Second Chances"
* "It's Okay to Be Happy"
* "Dinosaur"
* "Brand New Day"
* "Do You Remember"
* "Toxic Planet"
* "Boating Down the River" (which he has described as one of his favorite songs to perform live).
* "The Conductor" (which earned Jimmy a Billboard Songwriting award in 1993).
* As a performer, he has worked with or shared musical connections with artists including Axl Rose, Nicky Hopkins, David Cassidy, Jay Rin, Thelma Houston, Rita Coolidge, Yvonne Elliman, David Pack, and Jim Brickman, and has performed in several bands and touring projects over the years.
* With a musical history going back to the 1970's, Jimmy has formed and led several bands that had regional success including "Rod Wilvanbec" in Chico, CA, "The Barnburners" in Los Angeles, CA, "Deep Fried Bubblegum" with his daughter Jay Rin in Los Angeles, CA and Nashville, TN, as well as a couple of high profile tribute bands - "Reunion ~ A Tribute to the 70's" and "The Ultimate Stones"
* His live performances are concentrated throughout California at wineries, breweries, markets, festivals, and music venues, where he mixes original material with new and classic rock favorites.
* Jimmy Becker has built his career primarily as an independent recording artist and live performer, with a focus on songwriting and consistent regional touring rather than major-label promotion. His recent releases suggest a particularly productive period from 2021 through 2026 with more releases on the foreseeable horizon!