What is Don Van Vliet's middle name?
Van
What is Don Van Vliet's full name?
Don Glen Vliet
Don Van Vliet nickname(s):
Captain Beefheart, Bloodshot Rollin' Red
Don Van Vliet date of birth:
January 15, 1941
How old was Don Van Vliet when died?
69
Where was Don Van Vliet born?
Glendale, California
When did Don Van Vliet die?
December 17, 2010
Where did Don Van Vliet die?
Arcata, California
Why did Don Van Vliet die?
Complications from multiple sclerosis
Don Van Vliet body shape:
Average
What color is Don Van Vliet's hair?
Black
Is Don Van Vliet gay or straight?
Straight
What is Don Van Vliet's ethnicity?
White
What is Don Van Vliet nationality?
American
What is Don Van Vliet's occupation?
Singer-songwriter, musician, artist, poet, composer, author, record producer, film director
Don Van Vliet claim to fame:
Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band
What genre is Don Van Vliet's work?
Experimental rock, blues rock, psychedelic rock, progressive rock, protopunk, spoken word, free jazz, outsider, avant-garde, art rock, Avant-garde rock, experimental, psychedelic
What instruments does Don Van Vliet play?
Vocals, harmonica, saxophone, clarinet, oboe, french horn, shehnai, recorder, flute, piccolo, trumpet, percussion, guitar, piano
Short Biography
Don Van Vliet (/væn ˈvliːt/, born Don Glen Vliet; January 15, 1941 – December 17, 2010) was an American singer, songwriter, musician and artist best known by the stage name Captain Beefheart. His musical work was conducted with a rotating ensemble of musicians called the Magic Band (1965–1982), with whom he recorded 13 studio albums. Noted for his powerful singing voice and his wide vocal range, Van Vliet also played the harmonica, saxophone and numerous other wind instruments. His music integrated blues, rock, psychedelia, and jazz with contemporary experimental composition and the avant-garde; many of his works have been classified as "art rock." Beefheart was also known for often constructing myths about his life and for exercising an almost dictatorial control over his supporting musicians.