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 ยทZappaas Self (archive footage) (as Captain Beefheart)
- 2006 ยทCaptain Beefheart: Under Reviewas Captain Beefheart
- 2005 ยทDerailroadedas Self (archive footage)
- 1997 ยทThe Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheartas Himself
- 1994 ยทDon Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuffas Himself
- 1971 ยทLick My Decals Off, Babyas Captain Beefheart
- 1971 ยทFrank Zappaas Self
- 1969 ยทBurnt Weeny Sandwichas Self