The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

52 mins | Documentary, Music | Aug. 19, 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.

The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

52 mins | Documentary, Music | Aug. 19, 1997

The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
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.
Producers BBC
Original title The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
Directors Elaine Shepherd
Writers Elaine Shepherd

Cast

John Peel

as Himself (Narrator)

Don Van Vliet

as Himself

Frank Zappa

as Himself

Matt Groening

as Himself