Don Van Vliet

Born: 1941-01-15

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.


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Zappa

as Self (archive footage) (as Captain Beefheart)
Released: 2020-11-27

With the help of more than 10,000 dedicated Zappa fans, this is the long-awaited definitive...

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Derailroaded

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2005-03-01

A documentary on the life and music of manic-depressive, paranoid-schizophrenic cult music icon...

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Frank Zappa

as Self
Released: 1971-02-11

The Documentary centers around Zappa at home, and on Tour. The amazing thing is that Zappa...

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The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

as Himself
Released: 1997-08-19

Elaine Shepherd’s classic BBC documentary, introduced and narrated by John Peel. Completely...

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Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff

as Himself
Released: 1994-09-09

Don van Vliet, alias "Captain Beefheart", is one of the most influential, misunderstood, talked...

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Captain Beefheart: Under Review

as Captain Beefheart
Released: 2006-04-25

Captain Beefheart Under Review documents the career of the unique musician. The film combines...

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Lick My Decals Off, Baby

as Captain Beefheart
Released: 1971-02-15

Experimental commercial made for Captain Beefheart's LP of the same name. Is in MOMA despite a...

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