Don Van Vliet

Don Van Vliet

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Biography

Don Van Vliet, known by his stage name Captain Beefheart, was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist. Conducting a rotating ensemble known as the Magic Band, he recorded 13 studio albums between 1967 and 1982.

"I would never kill a living thing, although I probably have inadvertently while driving automobiles."

Don Van Vliet

"But I have been in some very beautiful churches, then I've looked outside and seen people starving to death."

Don Van Vliet

"Johnny Rotten. He's a big fan of mine. I used to see him out in the audience in England and he'd stand up and holler. He's funny. Smart too, and a nice guy. Don't think he's a jerk because he isn't."

Don Van Vliet

"When I see a dolphin, I know it's just as smart as I am."

Don Van Vliet

"I don't even know what sound is, much less what it's for. It isn't to make money that's for sure. I've never made any."

Don Van Vliet

"Well, the gold fish in the bowl lay upside down bloatingFull in the sky and the plains were bleached white with skeletonsVarious species grouped together accordingTo their past beliefsThe only way they ever all got together wasNot in love but shameful grief"

Don Van Vliet

"Well, the way you'd been, old ladyI could see the fear in your windowsUnder your furry crawling browA silver bow rings up in inchesYou were afraid you'd be the devil's red wifeBut it's alright, God dug your danceAnd would have you young and in his harum"

Don Van Vliet