Don Van Vliet

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Zappa (2020) — Self (archive footage) (as Captain Beefheart)
2. Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff (1994) — Himself
3. Derailroaded (2005) — Self (archive footage)
4. Captain Beefheart: Under Review (2006) — Captain Beefheart
5. Burnt Weeny Sandwich (1969) — Self
6. The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart (1997) — Himself
7. Frank Zappa (1971) — Self
8. Lick My Decals Off, Baby (1971) — Captain Beefheart
9. Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Beatclub 1972 (1972)