Don Van Vliet

Personal Info

Known For

Sound

Known Credits

8

Gender

Male

Birthday

1941-01-15

Day of death

2010-12-17 (69 years old)

Place of Birth

Glendale, California, USA

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

  • Zappa

    Zappa

  • Frank Zappa

    Frank Zappa

  • Burnt Weeny Sandwich

    Burnt Weeny Sandwich

  • Derailroaded

    Derailroaded

  • The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

    The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

  • Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff

    Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff

  • Lick My Decals Off, Baby

    Lick My Decals Off, Baby

  • Captain Beefheart: Under Review

    Captain Beefheart: Under Review