Captain Beefheart

Captain Beefheart was the stage name of Don Van Vliet (1941–2010), an American singer, songwriter and visual artist, leader of Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band, known for experimental, avant-garde rock blending blues and surreal lyrics.

Born Don Van Vliet (1941–2010). Collaborated with Frank Zappa early in his career. Retired from music in 1982 to focus on painting.

Captain Beefheart (Don Van Vliet) was an American experimental and avant-garde rock musician and visual artist. This DeBaser entry aggregates available works and notes; there are currently no reviews. Major albums available here include Clear Spot, Lick My Decals Off, Baby and Doc At The Radar Station.

For:Fans of experimental and avant-garde rock, blues-rock aficionados, music historians