Don Van Vliet
Born: 1941-01-15 in Glendale, California, USA
Died: 2010-12-17
Known For: Sound
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.
Filmography
2020
- Zappa as Self (archive footage) (as Captain Beefheart)
2006
- Captain Beefheart: Under Review as Captain Beefheart
2005
- Derailroaded as Self (archive footage)
1997
1994
- Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff as Himself
1971
- Frank Zappa: A Day With Frank as Self
- Lick My Decals Off, Baby as Captain Beefheart
1969
- Burnt Weeny Sandwich as Self