Don Van Vliet

Don Van Vliet

  • Birthday: 1/15/1941
  • Deathday: 12/17/2010
  • Place of birth: Glendale, California, USA
  • Fame for: Sound
  • Also known as: Captain Beefheart, Bloodshot Rollin' Red

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.

Filmography

Burnt Weeny Sandwich
Release date: 4/30/1969

Burnt Weeny Sandwich

Role(s): Self

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Zappa
Release date: 11/27/2020

Zappa

Role(s): Self (archive footage) (as Captain Beefheart)

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Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff
Release date: 9/9/1994

Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff

Role(s): Himself

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The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
Release date: 8/19/1997

The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

Role(s): Himself

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Derailroaded
Release date: 3/1/2005

Derailroaded

Role(s): Self (archive footage)

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