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

Derailroaded

Frank Zappa

The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff

Burnt Weeny Sandwich

Captain Beefheart: Under Review

Lick My Decals Off, Baby

All Movies (9)

• Zappa2020 · as Self (archive footage) (as Captain Beefheart)
• Captain Beefheart: Under Review2006 · as Captain Beefheart
• Derailroaded2005 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart1997 · as Himself
• Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff1994 · as Himself
• Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Beatclub 19721972
• Lick My Decals Off, Baby1971 · as Captain Beefheart
• Frank Zappa1971 · as Self
• Burnt Weeny Sandwich1969 · as Self