Who was Don Van Vliet?
Q: Who was Don Van Vliet?
A: Don Van Vliet was an American singer better known by his stage name Captain Beefheart.
Q: Where was he born?
A: He was born in Glendale, California.
Q: What is the origin of his stage name?
A: His stage name came from a movie project that Frank Zappa was writing called "Captain Beefheart battles the Grunt People".
Q: What is his most famous album?
A: His best known album is titled "Trout Mask Replica" and it was recorded in 1969.
Q: When did he retire from music?
A: He retired from music due to illness and spent his time painting.
Q: What other activities did he pursue besides music?
A: Besides music, Van Vliet also pursued painting abstract primitive art which has been shown in gallery presentations in New York City and Europe.
Q: When did he die?
A:He died on December 17, 2010 at the age of 69 from complications from multiple sclerosis, twenty-nine days before his 70th birthday.
