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Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band at Knebworth 1975

Don Van Vliet, born Don Glen Vliet; January 15, 1941 – December 17, 2010) was an American singer, songwriter, musician and artist best known by the stage name Captain Beefheart. His musical work was conducted with a rotating ensemble of musicians called the Magic Band (1965–1982), with whom he recorded 13 studio albums. Noted for his powerful singing voice and his wide vocal range, Van Vliet also played the harmonica, saxophone and numerous other wind instruments. His music integrated blues, rock, psychedelia, and jazz with contemporary experimental composition and the avant-garde; many of his works have been classified as "art rock." Beefheart was also known for often constructing myths about his life and for exercising an almost dictatorial control over his supporting musicians.

An artistic prodigy in his childhood, Van Vliet later developed an eclectic musical taste during his teen years in Lancaster, California, and formed "a mutually useful but volatile" friendship with musician Frank Zappa, with whom he sporadically competed and collaborated.

This photo was taken at The Knebworth Festival, Hertfordshire, England in 1974.

Here is a link to a recording of the set:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmOiNnUVK-g&list=RDqmOiNnUVK-g#t=34

Stock Photo by Paddy Bergin

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Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band at Knebworth 1975
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Captain Beefheart
Don Van Vliet, born Don Glen Vliet; January 15, 1941 – December 17, 2010) was an American singer, songwriter, musician and artist best known by the stage name Captain Beefheart. His musical work was conducted with a rotating ensemble of musicians called the Magic Band (1965–1982), with whom he recorded 13 studio albums. Noted for his powerful singing voice and his wide vocal range, Van Vliet also played the harmonica, saxophone and numerous other wind instruments. His music integrated blues, rock, psychedelia, and jazz with contemporary experimental composition and the avant-garde; many of his works have been classified as "art rock." Beefheart was also known for often constructing myths about his life and for exercising an almost dictatorial control over his supporting musicians.<br /> <br /> An artistic prodigy in his childhood, Van Vliet later developed an eclectic musical taste during his teen years in Lancaster, California, and formed "a mutually useful but volatile" friendship with musician Frank Zappa, with whom he sporadically competed and collaborated.<br /> <br /> This photo was taken at The Knebworth Festival, Hertfordshire, England in 1974.<br /> <br /> Here is a link to a recording of the set:<br /> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmOiNnUVK-g&list=RDqmOiNnUVK-g#t=34<br /> <br /> Stock Photo by Paddy Bergin