John Fogerty
John Cameron Fogerty (born May 28, 1945) is an American musician, songwriter and guitarist. He is best known for his time with the roots rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR), as well as his time as a solo musician.
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 Fogerty performing in concert in Grona Lund, Stockholm, Sweden, 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Cameron Fogerty |
| Born | 28 May 1945 Berkeley, California, United States |
| Genres | Roots rock, country rock, blues rock, swamp pop, Southern rock, rock and roll, heartland rock, Americana |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, record producer |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals, harmonica, piano keyboards |
| Years active | 1959–present |
| Labels | Verve Forecast, Fantasy, Asylum, Warner Bros., DreamWorks, Geffen |
| Associated acts | Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Golliwogs |
| Website | Official website |
Fogerty was born in Berkeley, California. The first band he was a part of was called The Golliwogs. He started this band with his brother Tom Fogerty, and Doug Clifford and Stu Cook.
In 1966, Fogerty served a United States Army Reserve unit at Fort Bragg, Fort Knox, and Fort Lee. In July 1967, he was discharged. At that time the band changed its name to Creedence Clearwater Revival. The band broke up in 1972.[1] Since then, Fogerty has had a successful solo career.
He is currently married to Julie Kramer. They have one daughter from Kramer's previous marriage, two sons and a daughter.[2]
John Fogerty Media
Creedence Clearwater Revival in 1968, from left to right: Tom Fogerty, Doug Clifford, Stu Cook, and John Fogerty
Fogerty in Washington, D.C. in 1998
Fogerty at the Beacon Theatre, November 11, 2013
References
- ↑ "41 Years Ago: Creedence Clearwater Revival Break Up". Ultimate Classic Rock.com. Retrieved 2014-01-03.
- ↑ "John Fogerty revels in new 'Revival' album, tour". USA Today. Retrieved 2014-01-03.
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