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

Self (archive footage) (as Captain Beefheart)

The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

Himself

Captain Beefheart: Under Review

Captain Beefheart

Frank Zappa

Self

Derailroaded

Self (archive footage)

Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Beatclub 1972

Lick My Decals Off, Baby

Captain Beefheart

Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff

Himself