Captain Beefheart takes flight to yet another plane Dec 17, 2010

Dear Don,

I read about your passing on Dec 17, and wanted to thank you for your inspiration.

I have many times in many years been touched by your words, your music, your painting — it got me thinking and feeling in different ways.

And if I feel like “One red bean stuck in the bottom of a tin bowl,” you offer me “Hot coffee from a crimped-up can.”

You were one of my can openers, for sure.

You probably never knew it, but I dedicated a piece of music I wrote in 1972 to you, “The Med Rose that Irene”.

RIP Captain! I’m sure your Peace will be a very busy and creative one.

And say “Hi” to Frank for us.

Hope to visit with you there someday…

Captain Beefheart, around the release of his best-known album, 'Trout Mask Replica.'

Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Captain Beefheart, around the release of his most famous album, ‘Trout Mask Replica.’

Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band

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