Creedence Clearwater Revival

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Credits: Far Out / Cal Montney / Los Angeles Times / UCLA Library
Members
John Fogerty, Tom Fogerty, Stu Cook, Doug Clifford
Genre
roots rock, swamp rock, blues rock, country rock
Formed
1967
Hometown
El Cerrito, California, United States
Top Tracks
'Fortunate Son', 'Bad Moon Rising', 'Proud Mary', 'Have You Ever Seen the Rain', 'Down on the Corner'
Top Albums
'Cosmo's Factory', 'Green River', 'Willy and the Poor Boys', 'Bayou Country', 'Pendulum'
Records Sold
More than 100 million
Fun Facts
Creedence Clearwater Revival released three classic albums in 1969 alone: 'Bayou Country', 'Green River' and 'Willy and the Poor Boys'. ### Although strongly associated with the American South, all four members were born and raised in Northern California and had never lived in the bayous they so vividly portrayed in their music. ### The band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.
Related Artists
John Fogerty, The Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Little Feat

Creedence Clearwater Revival were an American rock band formed in El Cerrito, California, in 1967 by brothers John and Tom Fogerty, bassist Stu Cook and drummer Doug Clifford.

Renowned for their distinctive blend of roots rock, swamp rock, blues rock, country rock and rock and roll, the band became one of the defining American acts of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Despite never having a US number one single, Creedence Clearwater Revival produced a remarkable run of classics including ‘Fortunate Son’, ‘Bad Moon Rising’, ‘Proud Mary’, ‘Have You Ever Seen the Rain’ and ‘Down on the Corner’. Their timeless songwriting, unmistakable sound and enduring influence have cemented their place among the greatest rock bands in music history.

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Creedence Clearwater Revival were an American rock band formed in 1967, renowned for classic songs including 'Fortunate Son', 'Proud Mary' and 'Bad Moon Rising'.
'Fortunate Son' is widely regarded as Creedence Clearwater Revival's signature song, although 'Proud Mary', 'Bad Moon Rising', 'Have You Ever Seen the Rain' and 'Down on the Corner' are also among their best-known recordings.
Creedence Clearwater Revival disbanded in 1972 following growing tensions between the members, particularly surrounding creative control and leadership within the band.
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