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)

Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Beatclub 1972

Captain Beefheart: Under Review

Captain Beefheart

Frank Zappa

Self

Derailroaded

Self (archive footage)

Lick My Decals Off, Baby

Captain Beefheart

The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

Himself

Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff

Himself