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
| Birth Location | Glendale, California, USA |
|---|---|
| Born | 1941-01-15 |
| Died | 2010-12-17 |
Movies
Zappa
as Self (archive footage) (as Captain Beefheart)
2020
Captain Beefheart: Under Review
as Captain Beefheart
2006
Derailroaded
as Self (archive footage)
2005
1997
Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff
as Himself
1994
Ice Cream for Crow
as Self
1982
Lick My Decals Off, Baby
as Captain Beefheart
1971
Frank Zappa
as Self
1971
Burnt Weeny Sandwich
as Self
1969
Movies
1994
Ice Cream for Crow
Editor
1982
Ice Cream for Crow
Music
1982
Ice Cream for Crow
Writer
1982
Ice Cream for Crow
Director
1982
Lick My Decals Off, Baby
Writer
1971