The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

1997

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.

John Peel
as Himself (Narrator)
Don Van Vliet
as Himself
Frank Zappa
as Himself (archive footage)
Matt Groening
as Himself
Jimmy Carl Black
as Himself
Ry Cooder
as Himself
Bruce Fowler
as Himself
Eric Drew Feldman
as Himself

The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

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John Peel

Don Van Vliet

Frank Zappa

Matt Groening

Jimmy Carl Black

Ry Cooder

Bruce Fowler

Eric Drew Feldman