In an interview monday, fogerty talked about the origins of his signature solo hit. One of the most distinctive voices of rocks golden era, john fogerty almost singlehandedly created a large chunk of what younger generations call classic rock and older ones consider the. 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. John fogertys guide to creedence clearwater revival uncut. Creedence clearwater revival the full story, by john. I am john fogerty singer, songwriter, and former leader. John cameron fogerty born may 28, 1945 is an american musician, singer, and songwriter. John fogerty 2015 john cameron fogerty is an american musician, songwriter, and guitarist, early in his career best known as the lead singer and lead guitarist for the band creedence clearwater revival and later as a successful solo recording artist. John fogerty on country music, ccr and wrote a song. I love john fogerty and ccr and have been playing their music for decades. John fogerty joins adam levine for the voice in america. John fogerty tells the story behind centerfield the. People wanting me to write a book, its all related to how well people are aware.
I am, of course, a big fan of the allmans, one of the great bands. I was hearing pete seeger, of course, and then people like sam. Born in may 28, 1945, john cameron fogerty is from berkeley, california. So when i went home, because it wasnt like the internet in the phone the way it is now, i. 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. Dan rather series starts new season with john fogerty. I was more like a book writer than a songwriter because i couldnt. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Fabulous flip sides ccr interview with janiva magness. John fogerty on ccrs dark days, dancing on saul zaentzs grave, and his ultimate triumph. Julie was kind of talking about the idea of me writing a book, and we hired a guy to interview me and videotapeinterview me. John fogerty the book fortunate son november 6, 2015 ive read the book and think there are many things he writes that can not be right, but im not sure he proved tries to lie. 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.
Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from john fogerty. The same magazine ranked the song the eigth best single of 19631988 in septembr 1988. I thought i needed a notebook, and i got a small binder and write my ideas in it. The saddest story in rock in 1988 john fogerty was sued for plagiarising his own songs. The former creedence clearwater revival frontman appeared on the show last season when he performed with winning singer sawyer fredericks. John fogerty wrote a song for everyone releases discogs. Fortunate son by john fogerty, jimmy mcdonough kirkus. Dan rather interviews singer, songwriter john fogerty from creedence clearwater revival. Posts about john fogerty written by markjonesbooks. John fogerty sits down in the garage to talk first job, first car, early influences and his new book fortunate son. So i go back to the songtitle book and proud mary is sittin there, and dang if it didnt sound like. We spoke a lot longer than i could come close to capturing in that piece.
The book is signed by john fogerty in black sharpie on the title page. John fogerty originally did fortunate son, glad all over, your love keeps lifting me higher and higher, oh, pretty woman and other songs. The 2012 remake john fogerty released an alternate version of fortunate son in. New album due finally from former ccr leader john fogerty. John fogerty was born on may 28, 1945 in berkeley, california, usa as john cameron fogerty. Loved creedence clearwater revival,love john fogerty,the old man is still down the road,rockin. Here is the interview we did with him in may 2017, where he discusses his great career and tells how he wrote some of his classic songs. Fortunate son a testament to john fogertys recovery. He has been married to julie lynne kramer since april 20, 1991. The book lets us get to know the kind of person john fogerty is inside and gives a clear inside story of the rise and fall of creedence clearwater revival, the group. This is a story that we have heard a hundred times, but the sad saga of john fogerty and ccr is the most agregious. The photo above fogerty on the right was the inspiration his wife used when creating his. Where john fogertys songs come from the new yorker. One wishes better of fogerty, whos written so many enduring songs but whose best moments here are in the fannish geekdom of 45 records and guitar.
John fogerty visits the howard stern siriusxm radio show. Shop for signed photos, autographs and other autographed items related to john fogerty. Playback options listening on switch spotify device. John fogerty booking agent, manager, and publicist contact info. John fogerty contact information name, email address, phone number.
The group had nine topten singles and eight gold albums. John fogerty on fortunate son memoir asbury park press. After creedence clearwater revival called it quits in 1972, fogerty embarked on what would prove to be an equally impressive solo career. Creedence clearwater revival is one of the most important and beloved bands in the history of rock. John fogerty discusses his landmark court case at the. One of the most distinctive voices of rocks golden era, john fogerty almost. Frontman and guitarist john fogerty wrote, sang, and prod. The hall of fame will announce tuesday that fogerty has agreed to perform centerfield, his catchy 1985 anthem to baseball, as part of the induction ceremony honoring dawson, whitey herzog and doug harvey. Had john fogerty managed to get every important story into fortunate son. I am john fogerty singer, songwriter, and former leader of creedence clearwater revival. Below is an excerpt of an article that originally appeared in rs 52 from february 21, 1970.
Sadly, john prine has died at age 73 from coronavirus complications. Swim with sam by a balladeer song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart. The title goes back to a pretty dark time of his life but his wife julie pulled him back from the brink, wrote a song for everyone,but i couldnt even talk to you. Dan rather will interview musician john fogerty as the axs tv series the big. I was more like a book writer than a songwriter because i couldnt make any noise.
John fogerty reflects on wrote a song for everyone and how his love of country music, southern culture and and pete seeger came to. If there were ever a worthy opportunity to title a book theres a bathroom on the right, this would seem to be it. More songs from a balladeer more songs inspired by books more songs. By then bad moon rising and lodi, which you now sing as a duet with sam morrow. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. John fogerty on ccrs dark days, dancing on saul zaentzs. The rolling stone placed fortunate son at number 99 on its list of the 500 greatest songs of all time in 2011. John fogerty, the singersongwriter and former front man of creedence clearwater revival, whose hit songs include proud mary. In einem interview mit dem billboard hat john fogerty bekannt gegeben, da.
John fogerty recalls the i am a zombie tour, which led to him meeting his wife, julie, and changing his life. This issue and the rest of the rolling stone archives are available via rolling stone plus, rolling stone. John fogerty contact info booking agent, manager, publicist. John fogerty covered fortunate son, glad all over, your love keeps lifting me higher and higher, oh, pretty woman and other songs. Fogerty explained, whenever i had an inspiration, id find a napkin or crayon and tried to write it down. The novel is about the fifteen year old sam, who is trying to escape the real. In his new memoir, fortunate son, john fogerty credits his mother with sparking an.
John fogerty is out on an extensive tour of the us right now, so it seems a good time to dip into the archives and remind ourselves of this great feature from uncuts february 2012 issue 177. The outlander star brings his character into the most dangerous situation yet. John fogerty is the man responsible for much of the playlist and soundtrack of the lives of the baby boomers. Adam sweeting talks to the creedence clearwater revival frontman about 12 years of. Former lead singer of creedence clearwater revival and now solo artist john fogerty visited the howard stern siriusxm radio show to talk about.
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