Quotes by Captain Beefheart

About Captain Beefheart:


Don Van Vliet was an American musician, singer-songwriter and artist best known by the stage name Captain Beefheart. His musical work was conducted with a rotating ensemble of musicians called the Magic Band (1965–1982), with whom he recorded 13 studio albums.

Author Bio


  • NameCaptain Beefheart
  • Descriptionmusician
  • AliasesDon Van Vliet; Don Glen Vliet
  • BornJanuary 15, 1941
  • DiedDecember 17, 2010
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionSinger; Poet; Composer; Sculptor; Painter; Musician; Artist; Saxophonist