On october 8, 2015 i will be attending john fogertys signing for his autobiography fortunate son. This book investigates those aspects and more of fogerty s songs and life. Book and dust jacket are both completely clean and free of any damage or wear. John cameron fogerty is an american musician, songwriter, and guitarist who is best known as the lead singer and lead guitarist for the band creedence clearwater revival. John fogerty tshirts on redbubble are expertly printed on ethically sourced, sweatshopfree apparel and available in a huge range of styles, colors and sizes. My life, my music, was partially born out frustration with the way he often saw his story portrayed in the press.
John fogerty travels the long road home december 16, 2005 john fogerty once lead singer of credence clearwater revival and now a solo artist. In 2001, original ccr bassist stu cook, drummer doug clifford and fogerty reached an agreement that would allow. Revival spills over with topical songs, both metaphorical gunslinger and thuddingly literal. John fogerty began a solo career, originally under the name the blue ridge rangers for his 1973 lp debut. Discover book depositorys huge selection of john fogerty books online. The longawaited memoir from john fogerty, the legendary singersongwriter and creative force behind creedence clearwater revival creedence clearwater revival is one of the most important and beloved bands in the history of rock, and john fogerty wrote, sang, and produced their instantly recognizable classics. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. John fogerty on fortunate son memoir asbury park press. Fortunate son by john fogerty, jimmy mcdonough kirkus. Proud mary, bad moon rising, born on the bayou, and. A member of the rock and roll hall of fame thanks to his iconic work with 60s hitmakers creedence clearwater revival 20 hit singles, starting.
We spoke a lot longer than i could come close to capturing in that piece. John cameron fogerty born may 28, 1945 in berkeley, california, usa is an american rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known for his time with the swamp rockroots rock band creedence clearwater revival and as a solo recording artist john fogerty began a solo career, originally under the name the blue ridge rangers for his 1973 lp debut. In a time where all of our rock n roll heros are retiring, john fogerty is moving in the exact opposite direction. Discover video clips of recent music performances and more on mtv.
We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. As fogerty is to expand his 1969 world tour celebrating the year ccr. Much of fortunate son is devoted to julie, fogertys second wife to whom hes been happily ecstatically, it seems married for almost 25 years. Latinautor acodem, latinautor, latinautor umpg, bmi broadcast music inc. The longawaited memoir from john fogerty, the legendary singersongwriter and creative force behind creedence clearwater revival. John fogerty began a solo career, originally under the name the blue ridge rangers for his 1973 lp. John fogertys fortunate son by jay gabler december 2, 2015.
He was the driving force in creedence clearwater revival and i suppose this album could have been theirs but for the bad blood that had reached a boiling point over contracts between john and the record company and his fellow band members. For decades, rock and roll has thrived in a vibrant, iconic, and dynamic chapterembodied by the songs, performances and evergreen creative vitality of john fogerty. For decades, rock and roll has thrived in a vibrant, iconic, and dynamic chapter. John cameron fogerty born may 28, 1945 in berkeley, california, usa is an american rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known for his time with the swamp rockroots rock band creedence clearwater revival and as a solo recording artist. This was followed by a formal solo album, john fogerty, in 1975, and then silence for more than nine years while the artist worked out business problems with creedences old label. Well be able to both hear and read about the music john fogerty made with creedence clearwater revival in 1969 this year. John fogerty news, music performances and show video.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. If there were ever a worthy opportunity to title a book theres a bathroom on the right, this would seem to be it. Creedence clearwater revival is one of the most important and beloved bands in the history of rock, and john fogerty wrote, sang, and produced their instantly recognizable classics. Fogerty has had better luck than most, but overall, this is an unfortunate autobiography. Flawless brand new 1st printing boldly signed by john fogerty with black marker on the title page without inscription. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Fogerty at first confused his considerable following by releasing an album of covers on which he played all the instruments, under the name the blue ridge rangers in 1973. Join songkick to track john fogerty and get concert alerts when they play near you.
Their next tour date is at van wezel performing arts center in sarasota, after that theyll be at aurene theater at the broward center in fort lauderdale. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The effort, joint and individual, is obviously wellintentioned, but the book is largely unrevealing, a pale shadow compared to, say, keith richards life 2010 or neil youngs waging heavy peace 2012. John fogerty on new book, big lebowski, trump rolling. Slim fit, order a size up if youd like it less fitting. Start by finding your event on the john fogerty 2020 2021 schedule of events with date and time listed below. John fogerty launches lawsuit against former creedence clearwater revival bandmates. John cameron fogerty born may 28, 1945 is an american musician, singer, and songwriter.
John cameron fogerty is an american rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known for his time with the swamp rockroots rock band creedence clearwater revival. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading fortunate son. John fogerty tickets from front row will make your live entertainment experience magical. Rocker john fogerty sells massive beverly hills mansion.
We provide world class service and premium seating. Had john fogerty managed to get every important story into fortunate son. Together with doug clifford, stu cook, and his brother tom fogerty, he founded the band creedence clearwater revival ccr, for which he was the. My life, my music little, brown, youd have 15,000 pages.
John fogerty is currently touring across 3 countries and has 11 upcoming concerts. My life, my music hardcover october 6, 2015 by john fogerty author. John fogerty licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of concord records. John fogerty is the man responsible for much of the playlist and soundtrack of the lives of the baby boomers. John fogerty, the singersongwriter and former front man of creedence clearwater revival, whose hit. John fogerty explains creedence clearwater revivals hall of fame meltdown singersongwriter tells full story of ccrs notorious infighting in exclusive book excerpt. John fogerty celebrated 1969, the year he wrote and recorded three creedance clearwater revival albums, on tour across north american in summer 2015. 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. Even if the acceptance of creedence hasnt made much of a difference in terms of sound, it does have an effect on fogerty as a writer, as he attempts to recapture the vibe of his 60s stuff, tapping into the charged political vibe of fortunate son and wholl stop the rain in particular. We welcome you to our site and hope you are delighted by our content, updates and special offeringsstay connected hereuntil we see you on the road. Hall of famer on new album, vegas residency and memoir at a time when most septuagenarians are easing into retirement, john fogerty is taking the.