Don Van Vliet
| First Name | Don |
| Middle Name | Glen |
| Last Name | Vliet |
| Full Name at Birth | Don Glen Vliet |
| Other Names | Captain BeefheartBloodshot Rollin' RedDon Van Vliet |
| Age | 69 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | January 15, 1941 |
| Birthplace | Glendale, California |
| Date of Death | December 17, 2010 |
| Star Sign | Capricorn |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation Category | Musician |
| Claim to Fame | Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band |
| Music Genre | Pop/Rock |
| Music Style | Blues-Rock, Experimental, Proto-Punk, Experimental Rock, Alternative/ Indie Rock, Art Rock, Psychedelic |
| Music Mood | Cerebral, Difficult, Eccentric, Freewheeling, Complex, Sprawling, Suffocating, Quirky, Earthy, Provocative, Boisterous, Fiery, Raucous, Irreverent, Uncompromising, Volatile, Literate, Tense/Anxious, Manic, Playful, Passionate |
| Instrument | Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica, Keyboards |
Don Van Vliet (born Don Glen Vliet; January 15, 1941 – December 17, 2010) was an American musician, singer-songwriter 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, active between 1965 and 1982, with whom he recorded 12 studio albums. Noted for his powerful singing voice with its wide range, Van Vliet also played the harmonica, saxophone and numerous other wind instruments. His music blended rock, blues and psychedelia with free jazz, avant-garde and contemporary experimental composition. Beefheart was also known for exercising an almost dictatorial control over his supporting musicians, and for often constructing myths about his life.
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Filmography
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