Captain Beefheart, born Don Van Vliet, is an emblematic figure of experimental rock. Known for his avant-garde works and radical
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Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band: a musical entity that shook up conventions.
Under the leadership of Don Van Vliet, aka ‘Captain Beefheart’, they sailed the waves of rock, blues and jazz, mixing them with surrealist poetry and radical improvisation.
From their first album “Safe as Milk” (1967) to their experimental masterpiece “Trout Mask Replica” (1969), they redefined the boundaries of what was possible in music. Although their commercial success was modest, their impact on alternative and experimental rock remains immense.
Safe As Milk – Captain Beefheart And His Magic Band
Don Van Vliet, aka Captain Beefheart, emerged as a UFO from the underground culture of the 1960s, accompanied by his