Deceased
How Did Don Van Vliet Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 69Also known asCaptain Beefheart, Bloodshot Rollin' Red, Don Glen VlietGenderMaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn15/01/1941Born inGlendale, California, USADied17/12/2010 (aged 69)Died inArcataCausemultiple sclerosisWikidataQ312264 ↗TMDb#1073842 ↗
Don Van Vliet, known by his stage name Captain Beefheart, was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist. Conducting a rotating ensemble known as the Magic Band, he recorded 13 studio albums between 1967 and 1982. His music blended elements of blues, free jazz, rock, and avant-garde composition with idiosyncratic rhythms, absurdist wordplay, and Vliet's gravelly singing voice with a wide vocal range.
Read full Wikipedia article ↗Filmography8 titles
| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ZappaMovie | Self (archive footage) (as Captain Beefheart) | 79 |
| 2006 | Captain Beefheart: Under ReviewMovie | Captain Beefheart | 65 |
| 2005 | DerailroadedMovie | Self (archive footage) | 64 |
| 1997 | The Artist Formerly Known As Captain BeefheartMovie | Himself | 56 |
| 1994 | Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo StuffMovie | Himself | 53 |
| 1972 | Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Beatclub 1972Movie | — | 31 |
| 1971 | Lick My Decals Off, BabyMovie | Captain Beefheart | 30 |
| 1969 | Burnt Weeny SandwichMovie | Self | 28 |