Don Van Vliet

Acting1941–2010Glendale, California, USA

Biography

Don Van Vliet, born Don Glen Vliet, was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist best known by the stage name Captain Beefheart. He conducted a rotating ensemble called the Magic Band, with whom he recorded 13 studio albums between 1964 and 1982.

Known ForActing

GenderMale

Birthday1941-01-15

Age69 years old at death

Date of Death† 2010-12-17

Place of BirthGlendale, California, USA

Known AsCaptain Beefheart, Bloodshot Rollin' Red