Don Van Vliet
Born on 15 Jan 1941Place of birth: Glendale, California, USADied on 17 Dec 2010
Known for: Acting
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.