The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

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The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

1997

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Overview

Elaine Shepherd’s classic BBC documentary, introduced and narrated by John Peel. Completely wonderful, a 50 minute joy: reviews, articles, blog posts, etc. relating to The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart.

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8 members

Acting

John Peel

Himself (Narrator)

John Peel

Sound

Don Van Vliet

Himself

Don Van Vliet

Acting

Frank Zappa

Himself (archive footage)

Frank Zappa

Writing

Matt Groening

Himself

Matt Groening

Acting

Jimmy Carl Black

Himself

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Sound

Ry Cooder

Himself

Ry Cooder

Acting

Bruce Fowler

Himself

No Image

Acting

Eric Drew Feldman

Himself

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