Wednesday, 24 June 2015

Nostalgia Bomb: Captain Beefheart’s Five Essentials

beefO Captain! My Captain! Captain Beefheart has had a very special place in my heart since the ripe age of 10. It was not until I got older and started to have a better understanding for music that I could fully grasp how much of a genius and impeccable musician this man was. So, let’s take this time to commemorate the life and music of Captain Beefheart. To remember the emotions and fun times that he has made us feel. To sit back, relax and allow that vocal range to send shivers down our spines, and goosebumps down our arms.

Don Van Vliet (born Don Glen Vliet; January 15, 1941 – December 17, 2010) was an American musician, singer-songwriter, artist and poet known by the stage name Captain Beefheart. His musical work..


Don Van Vliet (born Don Glen Vliet; January 15, 1941 – December 17, 2010) was an American musician, singer-songwriter, artist and poet known by the stage name Captain Beefheart. His musical work..

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