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.

Cast

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

Crew

Elaine Shepherd

Author

Elaine Shepherd

Director

Colin Minchin

Editor