Don Van Vliet

Don Van Vliet Trailers

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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.

Most Popular Don Van Vliet Trailers

Total trailers found: 9

The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart Trailer (1997)

19 August 1997

Elaine Shepherd’s classic BBC documentary, introduced and narrated by John Peel. Completely wonderful, a 50 minute joy: reviews, articles, blog posts, etc.

Zappa Trailer (2020)

27 November 2020

With the help of more than 10,000 dedicated Zappa fans, this is the long-awaited definitive documentary project of Alex Winter documenting the life and career of enigmatic groundbreaking rock star Frank Zappa.

Derailroaded Trailer (2005)

01 March 2005

A documentary on the life and music of manic-depressive, paranoid-schizophrenic cult music icon Wild Man Fischer.

Burnt Weeny Sandwich Trailer (1969)

30 April 1969

A film by Frank Zappa made for the Dilexi Foundation on KQED

Lick My Decals Off, Baby Trailer (1971)

15 February 1971

Experimental commercial made for Captain Beefheart's LP of the same name. Is in MOMA despite a stunted release.

Captain Beefheart: Under Review Trailer (2006)

25 April 2006

Captain Beefheart Under Review documents the career of the unique musician. The film combines performance footage by the man and his various back-up players along with interviews by colleagues who illuminate aspects of some of the songs and offer testimonials on the genius of the artist.

Frank Zappa Trailer (1971)

11 February 1971

Produced for Dutch television and directed by Roelof Kiers, this documentary offers an observational portrait of musician and composer Frank Zappa in the early 1970s.

Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff Trailer (1994)

09 September 1994

Don van Vliet, alias "Captain Beefheart", is one of the most influential, misunderstood, talked about, admired, copied, treasured, loved and quoted musicians and yet he is still an obscure and mysterious artist.

Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Beatclub 1972 Trailer (1972)

01 January 1972

Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band perform live at the Beatclub 1972.