Captain Beefheart

Combining elements of free jazz, blues and rock, Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band produced what is commonly regarded by critics and fans as one of rock's few truly original bodies of work.

Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart) retired from the music industry after 1982's Ice Cream For Crow album to concentrate on his primary love - paint.

Here at the Radar Station we aim to document every twist and turn in the tale of this unique individual.

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Captain Beefheart

Don Van Vliet's paintings

Cross Poked A Shadow Of A CrowThe Don Van Vliet Art Gallery

Art related info

Archive of information about Don's Paintings and sketches
Music related info
Biographical and miscellaneous information
Rare music and video

Live, rare and unreleased music and video.
Poetry and lyrics

A huge collection of Don's poetry and lyrics including song commentaries and interpretations from band members and fans alike.
News

What's happening in the world of Beefheart?


Clicks and Klangs zine

A collection of original writings about all kinds of adventurous music from Beefheart and beyond.

Book and CD store

You can buy all the available Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band CDs and Don Van Vliet books right here.

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Captain Beefheart

Site first created on 24/02/1998.

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