Don Van Vliet

Biography

Don Van Vliet, born Don Glen Vliet, was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist best known by the stage name Captain Beefheart. He conducted a rotating ensemble called the Magic Band, with whom he recorded 13 studio albums between 1964 and 1982.

Known For

Zappa

as Self (archive footage) (as Captain Beefheart)

Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff

as Himself

Derailroaded

as Self (archive footage)

Captain Beefheart: Under Review

as Captain Beefheart

Burnt Weeny Sandwich

as Self

The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

as Himself

Frank Zappa

as Self

Lick My Decals Off, Baby

as Captain Beefheart