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Captain Beefheart
Captain Beefheart connects directly to 2 artists, and through them to at least 20 more acts. Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band's line-up has included Dean Smith, Micheal Smotherman and Mark Gibbons, among others. Frank Zappa played in The Mothers of Invention (1964–1975), Ned and Nelda and Ruben and the Jets, among others.
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Background
Don Van Vliet, known by his stage name Captain Beefheart, was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist. Leading a rotating ensemble known as the Magic Band, he recorded 13 studio albums between 1967 and 1982. His music blended elements of blues,…via Wikipedia
Career Highlights
3 albums- Born
- 1941
- Active
- 1941–2010
- Listeners
- 175,274Last.fm
- Official site
- Visit
Selected Discography
- 1972The Spotlight Kid
- 2012Bat Chain Puller
- 2026Grow Fins: Rarities 1965-1982
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