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.

Music Documentary

John Peel

(Himself (Narrator))

Don Van Vliet

(Himself)

Frank Zappa

(Himself (archive footage))

Matt Groening

(Himself)

Jimmy Carl Black

(Himself)

Ry Cooder

(Himself)

Bruce Fowler

(Himself)

Eric Drew Feldman

(Himself)