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Don Van Vliet
Known for
Acting
Born
January 15, 1941
Birthplace
Glendale, California, USA
Died
December 17, 2010 (aged 69)
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.
Best known work
Zappa
2020
Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff
1994
Derailroaded
2005
Captain Beefheart: Under Review
2006
Burnt Weeny Sandwich
1969
The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
1997
Frank Zappa
1971
Lick My Decals Off, Baby
1971
Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Beatclub 1972
1972Filmography
2020
Zappaas Self (archive footage) (as Captain Beefheart)
2006
Captain Beefheart: Under Reviewas Captain Beefheart
2005
Derailroadedas Self (archive footage)
1997
1994
Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuffas Himself, Music
1972
1971
Lick My Decals Off, Babyas Captain Beefheart, Writer
1971
Frank Zappaas Self
1969
Burnt Weeny Sandwichas Self