Don Van Vliet
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
- Acting
- Born
- 1941-01-15 · Glendale, California, USA
- Died
- 2010-12-17
Known for
- Zappa (2020) — Self (archive footage) (as Captain Beefheart)
- Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff (1994) — Himself
- Derailroaded (2005) — Self (archive footage)
- Captain Beefheart: Under Review (2006) — Captain Beefheart
- Mint Royale: Blue Song (2003) — Music
- Burnt Weeny Sandwich (1969) — Self
- The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart (1997) — Himself
- Frank Zappa (1971) — Self
- Lick My Decals Off, Baby (1971) — Captain Beefheart
- Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Beatclub 1972 (1972)