Dom Van Vliet, more widely known by his performance title, Captain Beefheart, died early Friday in northern California after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was 69 years old. Dom Van Vliet is a name easily listed in the hall of immortal avant-garde musicians; and Beefheart's 1969 LP, "Trout Mask Replica," is worth many, many listens for anyone out there looking for some eccentric, jazzy, and impressively challenging music. Read the full article on this unfortunate passing
here, and explore some of Beefheart's tunes
here.
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