These pictures are all stills taken from the BBC documentary, The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart.

The Woodland Hills house on Ensenada Drive was the venue for the Magic Band's endless rehearsals of Trout Mask Replica, and also where the Trout Mask Sessions on Grow Fins were recorded.

Its inclusion at the Radar Station is a must!

So many legendary stories surround this magical-looking building, which appeared to have been left to decay. Then in 2006 it was put up for sale.

The new owner intends to build a new house on the plot. However, he appreciates the history of the original house which he is repairing and repainting.

See also: Angel's photographs of her & Chris' trip to the Trout House and John French's response to these photographs ...

... and take a look at the house on Google's Street View