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Don Van Vliet

Don Van Vliet

ActorSoundWriter Jan 15 (died age 69) Glendale, California, USA 1969–2020 (51 year career)
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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
Film

Zappa

Self (archive footage) (as Captain Beefheart)
Derailroaded
Film

Derailroaded

Self (archive footage)
Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff
Film

Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff

Himself
Captain Beefheart: Under Review
Film

Captain Beefheart: Under Review

Captain Beefheart
The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
Film

The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

Himself
Lick My Decals Off, Baby
Film

Lick My Decals Off, Baby

Captain Beefheart
Frank Zappa: A Day With Frank
Film

Frank Zappa: A Day With Frank

Self
Burnt Weeny Sandwich
Film

Burnt Weeny Sandwich

Self

Filmography