Creedence clearwater revival the full story, by john. Oct 06, 2015 at one point, zaentz sued fogerty over the latters 1985 solo hit the old man down the road because it sounded too much like the 1970 creedence song that fogerty wrote called run. In a short interview, john fogerty discusses elvis, lodi and the music business. The fogerty brothers were raised in berkeley, where john studied piano and at the age of 12 got his first guitar. Creedence clearwater revival san francisco 1970 youtube. I was more like a book writer than a songwriter because i couldnt. He has signed a new solo recording contract with bmg and is doing a 50th anniversary tour in 2019. Together with doug clifford, stu cook, and his brother tom fogerty, he founded the band creedence clearwater revival, for which he was the lead singer, lead guitarist and principal songwriter. During his time in the army reserve, fogerty attended training at fort bragg. Oct 05, 2015 had john fogerty managed to get every important story into fortunate son. Fortunate son by john fogerty, jimmy mcdonough kirkus.
This week in 1970, creedence clearwater revivals veritable hits package cosmos. Nov 10, 2015 john fogerty promotes his new book, fortunate son. John fogerty looks back on his career, and ahead, with his. Creedence clearwater revivalcosmos factoryjohn fogerty in. The effort, joint and individual, is obviously wellintentioned, but the book is largely unrevealing, a pale shadow compared to, say, keith richards life 2010 or neil youngs waging heavy peace 2012. We spoke a lot longer than i could come close to capturing in that piece. The harmonica part on the song was played by john fogerty. John fogerty is a fortunate son fortunately for fans of john fogerty and the original creedence clearwater revival ccr, fogerty continues to tour and perform his classic hits.
American bandstand 1969 interview creedence clearwater. John fogerty explains creedence clearwater revivals hall of fame meltdown. Is creedence clearwater revivals fortunate son about al gore. From one perspective, john fogerty has lived through a nightmare, repeatedly ripped off by his record company, betrayed by his band, battling alcohol and creative depression, having lost most of. John fogerty was the creator, composer, arranger and the driving force behind one of the most popular rock n roll bands of the 1970s, creedence clearwater revival. John cameron fogerty born may 28, 1945 is an american musician, singer, and songwriter. John fogerty was the creator, composer, arranger and the driving force behind one of the most popular rock n roll bands of the 1970 s, creedence clearwater revival. John fogerty s fervent vocals and modernized rockabilly songs built on his classic guitar riffs made creedence clearwater revival the preeminent american singles band of the late 1960s and early 1970s. This issue and the rest of the rolling stone archives are available via rolling stone plus, rolling stone. He has been married to julie lynne kramer since april 20, 1991.
My life, my music little, brown, youd have 15,000 pages. That bside was fortunate son, john fogertys angry anti. The group had nine topten singles and eight gold albums. E considerado um dos maiores e mais influentes guitarristas e compositores da historia do rockn roll mundial. Creedence clearwater revival, also referred to as creedence and ccr, was an american rock band which recorded and performed from 1968 to 1972. The sound quality is ok and is mostly in sync with the video. John fogertys woodstock memories conan on tbs youtube. Fogerty met bluegrass master tut taylor and bought the instrument from george gruhn while the band was in nashville and taped the johnny cash show on june 5th, 1969 bill murphy, interview with john fogerty. Together with doug clifford, stu cook, and his brother tom fogerty, he founded the band creedence clearwater revival, for which he was the lead singer, lead. Jan 14, 2016 check out the next big interview with john fogerty. Oct 05, 2015 john fogertys new book, fortunate son. John fogerty wrote fortunate son during the heights of the vietnam war. Jul 08, 2019 john fogerty on the taylor swift imbroglio. Its the one and only occasion on creedence clearwater records.
Together with doug clifford, stu cook, and his brother tom fogerty, he founded the band creedence clearwater revival ccr, for which he was the lead. Had john fogerty managed to get every important story into fortunate son. In an exclusive excerpt from his new book, fortunate son. My alltime favorite creedence tune was run through the jungle.
The longawaited memoir from john fogerty, the legendary singersongwriter and creative force behind creedence clearwater revival. Aug 23, 2014 an interview with john fogerty i interviewed john fogerty last year for the wall street journal in advance of three shows he played at the beacon. Included are excerpts from down on the corner, born on the bayou. I think you once said when people would ask you about the name, creedence clearwater revival, you even said, well revival was. The band initially consisted of lead vocalist, lead guitarist, and primary songwriter john fogerty. At one point, zaentz sued fogerty over the latters 1985 solo hit the old man down the road because it sounded too much like the 1970 creedence song that fogerty wrote called run. From 19681971, creedence clearwater revival were a commercial juggernaut, with nine top 10 albums, even outselling the beatles in 1970. This is a collection of performance videos of john fogerty from the past starting with more recent videos and ending with the oldest videos.
John fogerty was born on may 28, 1945 in berkeley, california, usa as john cameron fogerty. The twist, of course, is that revisited isnt the original creedence clearwater revival, the harddriving band powered by the voice, songs and guitar of john fogerty. One of the most distinctive voices of rocks golden era, john fogerty almost. Fortunate son also opens the bside of the original willy and the poor boys album. Premieres tuesday, january 12th at 8pm et5pm pt on axs tv. My life, my music out today, john fogerty finally tells his version of what went down that fateful night. Hear creedence clearwater revials john fogerty talk about the songwriting. John fogerty sits down in the garage to talk first job, first car, early influences and his new book fortunate son. On may 31, 1985, fogerty filmed a onehour music and interview special for showtime called john fogertys allstars. This week in 1970, creedence clearwater revivals veritable hits. John fogerty digs deep and releases a lifetime of bitterness in his bestselling memoir. John fogerty on new book, big lebowski, trump rolling stone. Proud mary, bad moon rising, born on the bayou, and more.
The video varies in quality from vhs to better and is in 3. Oct, 2015 john fogerty sits down in the garage to talk first job, first car, early influences and his new book fortunate son. If you d said 1970, i would have said, you know what, lets have this. Released in 1985, it spawned the hit singles the old man down the road, rock and roll girls and the title track centerfield. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He wrote proud mary, fortunate son, wholl stop the rain, lookin out my backdoor, and many other number one hits. Books featuring creedencejohn fogerty et al only partially. Fogerty explained, whenever i had an inspiration, id find a napkin or crayon and tried to write it. Below is an excerpt of an article that originally appeared in rs 52 from february 21, 1970. He and wife julie welcomed the birth of daughter kelsy cameron fogerty 6 lb. John fogerty was so demanding of perfection that drummer doug cosmo clifford began referring to the place as the factory. Creedence clearwater revival is one of the most important and beloved bands in the history of rock, and john fogerty wrote, sang, and produced their instantly recognizable classics. Check out the next big interview with john fogerty.
Fogerty has had better luck than most, but overall, this is an unfortunate autobiography. But unlike the beatles, founding member john fogerty just couldnt let it be, going head to head with fantasy records. Fogerty was the principal author of all but seven songs on those records. If youd said 1970, i would have said, you know what, lets have this. Apr 18, 2019 the twist, of course, is that revisited isnt the original creedence clearwater revival, the harddriving band powered by the voice, songs and guitar of john fogerty. Forty years after creedence clearwater revival broke up, john fogerty explains why things are finally looking up wed 29 may 20 07. May 8, 1970 people of the united states stood by each other and protested the may 4th kent state shootings. John fogerty played parts of lookin out my back door on a regal dobro. See more ideas about creedence clearwater revival, clearwater revival and rock and roll. Jul 07, 2014 that bside was fortunate son, john fogertys angry anti. Nov 23, 2007 in a short interview, john fogerty discusses elvis, lodi and the music business.
It also won the riaa gold disc award in december 1970. May 29, 20 forty years after creedence clearwater revival broke up, john fogerty explains why things are finally looking up wed 29 may 20 07. Rocker john fogerty recalls overcoming his personal and. John fogerty explains ccrs hall of fame meltdown rolling stone.
Thats one of the revelations in this interview i conducted with the former leader of creedence clearwater revival late last fall when he was out. John fogerty shares inspiration behind fortunate son youtube. Aliases the blue ridge rangers real name john cameron fogerty born may 28, 1945 country united states ipi 00010439623 00486770701 comments singer, songwriter, guitarist, harmonica and keyboard player. An interview with john fogerty i interviewed john fogerty last year for the wall street journal in advance of three shows he played at the beacon. Fortunate son electric bayou creedence clearwater revival. Aliases the blue ridge rangers real name john cameron fogerty born may 28, 1945 country united states ipi 00010439623 00486770701 comments singer, songwriter. May 27, 2018 john fogerty is a fortunate son fortunately for fans of john fogerty and the original creedence clearwater revival ccr, fogerty continues to tour and perform his classic hits. Had john fogerty managed to get every important story into. I opened my book and wow, theres proud mary, and i realize im writing a. Its for jf fans as the quality leaves a lot to be desired. John fogertys guide to creedence clearwater revival uncut. Oct 06, 2015 in an exclusive excerpt from his new book, fortunate son.
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