1941-01-15 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.
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Zappa | Self (archive footage) (as Captain Beefheart) | 2020-11-27 |
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Captain Beefheart: Under Review | Captain Beefheart | 2006-04-25 |
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Derailroaded | Self (archive footage) | 2005-03-01 |
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The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart | Himself | 1997-08-19 |
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Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff | Himself | 1994-09-09 |
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Lick My Decals Off, Baby | Captain Beefheart | 1971-02-15 |
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Frank Zappa | Self | 1971-02-11 |
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Burnt Weeny Sandwich | Self | 1969-04-30 |