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1970s · Rock·1941–2010

Captain Beefheart

Don Van Vliet, known by his stage name Captain Beefheart, was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist. Conducting a rotating ensemble known as the Magic Band, he recorded 13 studio albums between 1967 and 1982. His music blended elements of…via Wikipedia

Career Highlights

3 albums
Born
1941
Active
1941–2010
Official site
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Selected Discography

  1. 1972The Spotlight Kid
  2. 2000Hoboism
  3. 2012Bat Chain Puller

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The Connection Web

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The Extended Web

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Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band

Frank Zappa

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