Don Van Vliet
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Don Van Vliet

Born 1941-01-15 · Glendale, California, USA · Died 2010-12-17

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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Known for

Zappa★ 7.3Viewing moment
Zappa
2020
Captain Beefheart: Under Review★ 6Viewing moment
Captain Beefheart: Under Review
2006
Blue Song★ 8.5Viewing moment
Blue Song
2002
Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff★ 6.9Viewing moment
Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff
1994
Lick My Decals Off, BabyViewing moment
Lick My Decals Off, Baby
1971
Frank ZappaViewing moment
Frank Zappa
1971
Derailroaded★ 7.6Viewing moment
Derailroaded
2005
The Artist Formerly Known As Captain BeefheartViewing moment
The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
1997

Frequent collaborators

Frank ZappaFrank ZappaDweezil ZappaDweezil ZappaMoon Unit ZappaMoon Unit ZappaPamela Des BarresPamela Des BarresJimmy Carl BlackJimmy Carl BlackWild Man FischerWild Man FischerPamela Des BarresPamela Des BarresBill MumyBill Mumy