Captain Beefheart Dies at 69

[J. Golden]

Don Van Vliet — the iconic experimental musician known as Captain Beefheart — died today due to complications from multiple sclerosis at a hospital in Northern California,

http://www.spin.com/articles/captain-beefheart-dies-69

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[euleria]

Cranking Bongo Fury in his honor. (NY Times's initial obit focuses on his painting career.)

A fave Beefheart/Zappa track:

 

[BenMech]

Noted on Facebook and other forums.

The Dust Blows Forward . . The Dust Blows Back

 

[AeonicSlumber]

Putting "Trout Mask Replica" on in his memory. RIP dude.

 

[J-Dubya 777]

Just got done with Bongo Fury.....RIP!!