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January 17th 2008 06:09
John Fogerty and Creedence Clearwater Revival
With music legend John Fogerty due to return to Australian shores this March for a series of shows at the Sydney Entertainment Centre it has rekindled my love for the band. Songs like “Heard it through the Grapevine”, “Bad Moon Rising, “Fortunate Son” and “Midnight Special” still rank as favourites and resonate in this era of Oil wars and corporate dictatorship.
Starting life as an instrumental ensemble called The Blue Velvets in the 1950’s. Creedence Clearwater Revival emerged when members Doug Clifford, Stu Cook and John Fogerty joined brother Tom Fogerty for a series of gigs and studio sessions.
Making their recording debut in 1964 as The Golliwogs the band made a mark on the local San Francisco audience. In 1967 the band changed its name to CCR after their label fantasy Records changed ownership. That same year John Fogerty and Doug Clifford were drafted for Vietnam but fortunately avoided combat by joining the Army Reserves.
Taking their craft seriously after nearly a decade in the business, Creedence began to hit the airwaves frequently and Suzie Q became their first single to meet chart success.
Rising steadily and touring incessantly to become one of the biggest acts of the day. John Fogerty wrote most all of their hits, several of which are still covered today. With great success came inner tension and by 1970 John Fogerty’s absolute control over all facets of output grated with his brother eager to explore his own creative voice.
As the rifts increased the quality of recordings and performances declined and the band split up in 1972. Their popularity sustained long after the break up and their music still lives vibrantly today.
Here is a rare clip of the boys Playing Woodstock in 1969
Creedence aka CCR
With music legend John Fogerty due to return to Australian shores this March for a series of shows at the Sydney Entertainment Centre it has rekindled my love for the band. Songs like “Heard it through the Grapevine”, “Bad Moon Rising, “Fortunate Son” and “Midnight Special” still rank as favourites and resonate in this era of Oil wars and corporate dictatorship.
John Fogerty plays hard
Starting life as an instrumental ensemble called The Blue Velvets in the 1950’s. Creedence Clearwater Revival emerged when members Doug Clifford, Stu Cook and John Fogerty joined brother Tom Fogerty for a series of gigs and studio sessions.
The Band!
Making their recording debut in 1964 as The Golliwogs the band made a mark on the local San Francisco audience. In 1967 the band changed its name to CCR after their label fantasy Records changed ownership. That same year John Fogerty and Doug Clifford were drafted for Vietnam but fortunately avoided combat by joining the Army Reserves.
Taking their craft seriously after nearly a decade in the business, Creedence began to hit the airwaves frequently and Suzie Q became their first single to meet chart success.
Rising steadily and touring incessantly to become one of the biggest acts of the day. John Fogerty wrote most all of their hits, several of which are still covered today. With great success came inner tension and by 1970 John Fogerty’s absolute control over all facets of output grated with his brother eager to explore his own creative voice.
Live in Concert
As the rifts increased the quality of recordings and performances declined and the band split up in 1972. Their popularity sustained long after the break up and their music still lives vibrantly today.
Here is a rare clip of the boys Playing Woodstock in 1969
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