Synopsis The enigmatic Don Van Vliet, a.k.a. Captain Beefheart, receives full fan treatment in this unauthorized biography and critical analysis. The noted recluse and painter--he quit music in 1982, turning to painting and a hermit's existence--made his biggest mark in the music world, notably with the 1969 album TROUT MASK REPLICA, which issued a psychedelic rock sound that shaped a number of bands--the Clash and Sonic Youth among them--and assured Van Vliet a spot in the annals of rock history. Includes a list of Van Vliet's art exhibitions and a thorough discography.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2002-02-01 | | Edition Description: | Illustrated |
| Size | | Length: | 393 pages | | Height: | 9.0 in | | Width: | 5.8 in | | Thickness: | 1.2 in | | Weight: | 20.8 oz |
Publisher's Note A biography of Captain Beefheart, the enigmatic avante-garde pop genius behind Trout Mask Replica.
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