Diehard Fogerty fans know the CCR front-man had a solid solo career which was evident with the inclusion of'Rock and Roll Girls'and'Centerfield', both off the latter's self-titled track from 1985. Midway through his set he would offer up a moving salute to Julie, his wife of 3...
which Fogerty credits to the creative vision of his wife, Julie. With heart-stopping vocals from Jennifer Hudson, and New Orleans-bred backing from Allen Toussaint and the Rebirth Brass Band, this “Proud Mary”
hurtling chief songwriter John Fogerty to wider fame. Then his bandmates decided they needed a bigger share of the spotlight. One quit, while the others wrote the bulk of the songs onMardi Gras. Way to kill the buzz, guys – and the band. ...
Fogerty is eager to continue the “Celebration,” which is the name of the concert tour accompanying his achievement. On stage, Fogerty, who shares a mid-set champagne toast with wife Julie, exudes a jubilant energy as he leads a band that includes sons Tyler and Shane. “I s...
John Fogerty (1985):After a 10-year vacation from music, Fogerty returned with his most Creendence-like set of songs since he shut down the band in the early '70s. It's a self-referential work, with lyrical and musical quotes to his CCR days, and a renewed sense of purpose from one...
And all the little children who live happily There'll be singing and laughter, sweet harmony Don't you wish it was true Lord, Don't you wish it was true But if tomorrow Everybody under the sun was happy just living as one No borders or battles to be won But if tomorrow Everybody...
Photo: John Fogerty/Twitter On his 75th birthday, Creedence Clearwater Revival singer John Fogerty got to play "Centerfield" on an actual centerfield. Fogerty shared video of himself playing his 1985 hit with his three children at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. "It's a little different than...
How John Fogerty Grew to Understand CCR's Demise It wasn’t until much later – after forging a successful solo career and finding love with his second wife, Julie, that John finally understood CCR’s breakup. One day while the couple was driving together in the early ‘90s, John regaled...
How John Fogerty Grew to Understand CCR's Demise It wasn’t until much later – after forging a successful solo career and finding love with his second wife, Julie, that John finally understood CCR’s breakup. One day while the couple was driving together in the early ‘90s, John regaled...
being sued by my label for sounding like myself. I had to recover from the emotional damage of what that did to a songwriter,” Fogerty tellsBillboardin an exclusive statement. “I had to dig deep, and get through the feelings of betrayal. With the love of my wife and children, I wa...