Don Van Vliet

Don Van Vliet

Born 15 January 1941 in Glendale, California, USA

Died 17 December 2010 (aged 69)

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.

Actor

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Sealed
2020
Zappa Self (archive footage) (as Captain Beefheart)
Sealed
1994
Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff Himself
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2005
Derailroaded Self (archive footage)
Sealed
2006
Captain Beefheart: Under Review Captain Beefheart

Sound

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1994
Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff Music
Sealed
2003
Mint Royale: Blue Song Music

Writer

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1971
Lick My Decals Off, Baby Writer