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John Fogerty

Musician

Born: American

John Cameron Fogerty is an American musician. Together with Doug Clifford, Stu Cook, and his brother Tom Fogerty, he founded the swamp rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR), for which he was the lead singer, lead guitarist, and principal songwriter. CCR had nine top-10 singles and eight gold albums between 1968 and 1972, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.

Since CCR parted ways in 1972, Fogerty has had a successful solo career, which still continues. He was listed on Rolling Stone magazine's list of 100 Greatest Songwriters (at No. 40) and the list of 100 Greatest Singers (at No. 72). His songs include "Proud Mary", "Bad Moon Rising", "Fortunate Son", "Green River", "Down on the Corner", "Who'll Stop the Rain", "Up Around the Bend", "Have You Ever Seen the Rain", "Centerfield", "The Old Man Down the Road", and "Rockin' All Over the World".

Notable For

American musician

John Fogerty's Historical Timeline

  1. John Fogerty is born

    John Fogerty, American musician, known for american musician, was born on 1946-05-28. John Cameron Fogerty is an American musician.

  2. American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival breaks up

    American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival breaks up

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was John Fogerty born?
John Fogerty was born on 1946-05-28 (American).
What is John Fogerty known for?
American musician
What historical events involved John Fogerty?
John Fogerty was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including John Fogerty is born, American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival breaks up.

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