Actor

Don Van Vliet

Acting1941Glendale, 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.

Details

Known for: Acting
Born: January 15, 1941
Age: 69
Place of birth: Glendale, California, USA
Gender: Male
Died: December 17, 2010
Also known as: Captain Beefheart, Bloodshot Rollin' Red