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Captain Beefheart — Documentary Clips

Rare documentary footage of Captain Beefheart, curated from across the internet. Browse 1 clip below.

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Documentary footage provides context that no single clip can — it places the music, the artist, and the moment in a broader narrative. The best music documentaries combine interviews, performance footage, and behind-the-scenes access to tell stories that reveal truths about the creative process, the music industry, and the people who make the music we love.

About Captain Beefheart

Don Van Vliet (; born Don Glen Vliet; January 15, 1941 – December 17, 2010), 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 idiosyn...

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    A tragically ill Frank Zappa talks about Captain Beefheart

    Captain Beefheart

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