Frank Hebblethwaite Collection on Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band
Date
1963-2012, undated
Size
17.17 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The Frank Hebblethwaite Collection on Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band is a comprehensive collection that documents the psychedelic rock group as well as the artistic career of Don Van Vliet. The collection also contains information on artists that were associated with Captain Beefheart, such as Frank Zappa and Henry Kaiser. There are five series that separate the collection by format: audiovisual materials, gallery publications, photographs, posters, and research and ephemera.
Biography / Administrative History
Captain Beefheart was the stage name of Don Van Vliet, an American musician and artist. With the Magic Band, Captain Beefheart was active from 1964 to 1982, when he stopped performing and recording to focus on painting. The owner of a remarkable four-and-a-half-octave vocal range, he employed idiosyncratic rhythms, absurdist lyrics, and an unholy alliance of free jazz, Delta blues, latter-day classical music, and rock and roll to create a singular body of work. While he never came even remotely close to mainstream success, Beefheart's impact can be found in punk, new wave, and post-rock. He passed away in 2010.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Frank Hebblethwaite Collection on Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band was received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., as a gift from Hebblethwaite on April 13, 2012.
Separated Materials: Books, periodicals, and vinyl have been transferred to the library collection. Please search for the "Frank Hebblethwaite Collection on Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band" in the library catalog for a list of donated titles. If you are unable to find what you are looking for, consult the Library and Archives staff to ensure these materials are available.
Language Note: Collection is primarily in English; materials in French and German are indicated at the file level.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Frank Hebblethwaite Collection on Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Processing Information: Processed by Anastasia Karel, Archivist, and Adonees Sarrouh, Intern. Completed November 7, 2013. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Access
Collection is open for research. Patrons must sign the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities and Privacy Rights statement on the Researcher Registration form before using this collection. Some of the audiovisual materials in the collection are on defunct media formats and, therefore, are RESTRICTED. The condition of other audiovisual materials has not yet been determined for playback purposes and they are also RESTRICTED. Access copies of these materials may have to be created prior to use. Consult the Library and Archives staff in advance of your visit to ensure access to these materials is available.
Use
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. For more information, please consult the staff of the Library and Archives.
