Don Van Vliet
January 15, 1941 (83 years old) in Glendale, California, USA
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
Credits
- 2020 · Zappa as Self (archive footage) (as Captain Beefheart)
- 2006 · Captain Beefheart: Under Review as Captain Beefheart
- 2005 · Derailroaded as Self (archive footage)
- 1997 · The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart as Himself
- 1994 · Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff as Himself
- 1971 · Lick My Decals Off, Baby as Captain Beefheart
- 1971 · Frank Zappa as Self
- 1969 · Burnt Weeny Sandwich as Self