Don Van Vliet

Personal Info

Birthday

January 15, 1941

Day of Death

2010-12-17

(69 years old)

Place of Birth

Glendale, California, USA

Also Known As

Captain Beefheart

Bloodshot Rollin' Red

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.

Known For

Captain Beefheart: Under Review

Lick My Decals Off, Baby

Filmography

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
Frank Zappa
as Self
1969
Burnt Weeny Sandwich
as Self