Post by South-Punk Admin on Dec 18, 2010 15:01:33 GMT
Captain Beefheart (born Don Van Vliet) passed away in hospital in California aged 69. The Captain's death from complications from multiple sclerosis, was announced by the Michael Werner Gallery in New York.
Van Vliet was "one of the most original recording artists of his time", the gallery said in a statement.
He rose to fame in the 1960s with a unique style of blues-inspired rock & roll, later devoting himself to art.
Van Vliet is survived by his wife of more than 40 years, Jan Van Vliet.
Rest in Peace.
15.01.41 - 17.12.10
www.southendpunk.com/html/captainb.html
For Further Information:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-12024652
www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/dec/18/captain-beefheart-dust-forward-back
www.nme.com/news/captain-beefheart-and-his-magic-band/54316
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Beefheart
www.beefheart.com/
Van Vliet was "one of the most original recording artists of his time", the gallery said in a statement.
He rose to fame in the 1960s with a unique style of blues-inspired rock & roll, later devoting himself to art.
Van Vliet is survived by his wife of more than 40 years, Jan Van Vliet.
Rest in Peace.
15.01.41 - 17.12.10
www.southendpunk.com/html/captainb.html
For Further Information:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-12024652
www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/dec/18/captain-beefheart-dust-forward-back
www.nme.com/news/captain-beefheart-and-his-magic-band/54316
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Beefheart
www.beefheart.com/