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Zoneboy · 12-17-2010, 06:34 PM

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Don Van Vliet, who became a rock legend as Captain Beefheart, died today from complications from multiple sclerosis in California. His passing was announced by the New York-based Michael Werner Gallery, which represented his work as a painter.

His Trout Mask Replica was Number 58 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. In a 1969 review, Lester Bangs called Trout "a total success, a brilliant, stunning enlargement and clarification of his art."

"Don Van Vliet was a complex and influential figure in the visual and performing arts," the gallery said in a statement. "He is perhaps best known as the incomparable Captain Beefheart who, together with his Magic Band, rose to prominence in the 1960s with a totally unique style of blues-inspired, experimental rock & roll. This would ultimately secure Van Vliet's place in music history as one of the most original recording artists of his time. After two decades in the spotlight as an avant-garde composer and performer, Van Vliet retired from performing to devote himself wholeheartedly to painting and drawing. Like his music, Van Vliet's lush paintings are the product of a truly rare and unique vision."

Van Vliet leaves behind a wife, Jan. The two were married for more than 40 years.

Marvo301 · 12-17-2010, 08:05 PM

Don Van Vliet

MrCleveland · 12-17-2010, 09:40 PM

He was close to Frank Zappa...was he?

catlover79 · 12-17-2010, 10:54 PM

MickeyMac · 12-18-2010, 02:03 PM

If you havent check out his Safe as Milk LP. Its worth listening to.

Riley Martin · 12-31-2010, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MrCleveland

He was close to Frank Zappa...was he?

Yup.

Currently my favorite album of his is 1972's The Spotlight Kid.

12-17-2010, 06:34 PM	#1
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