 Convocation hall, Toronto, 1974 Image by Jean-Luc, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 2.0 |
Captain Beefheart & The Magic BandCaptain Beefheart Captain Beefheart American musician (1941–2010) Don Van Vliet (/væn ˈvliːt/; born 'Don Glen Vliet';[2] January 15, 1941 – December 17, 2010) was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist known by the stage name Captain Beefheart.[3] Conducting a rotating ensemble known as the Magic Band, he recorded 13 studio albums between 1967 and 1982. His music blended elements of blues, free jazz, rock, and avant-garde composition with idiosyncratic rhythms, absurdist wordplay, and Vliet’s gravelly singing voice with a wide vocal range.[4][5] Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Captain Beefheart Beefheart performing at Convocation Hall, Toronto, 1974 Background information Birth name Don Glen Vliet Also known as Bloodshot Rollin' Red Don Van Vliet Born (1941-01-15)January 15, 1941… (Source: Wikipedia)
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