John Fogerty facts for kids

John Fogerty
John Fogerty
	Fogerty performing in concert in Grona Lund, Stockholm, Sweden, 2010
Background information
Birth name	John Cameron Fogerty
Born	28 May 1945 (age 74); Berkeley, California, United States
Genres	Roots rock, country rock, blues rock, swamp pop, Southern rock, rock and roll, heartland rock, Americana
Occupations	Musician, songwriter, record producer
Instruments	Guitar, vocals, harmonica, piano keyboards
Years active	1959–present
Labels	Verve Forecast, Fantasy, Asylum, Warner Bros., DreamWorks, Geffen
Associated acts	Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Golliwogs
Notable instruments
	Gibson Les Paul; Rickenbacker 325; Fender Telecaster

John Cameron Fogerty (born May 28, 1945) is an American musician, songwriter and guitarist. He is best known for his time with the roots rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR).

After CCR parted ways in 1972, Fogerty had a successful solo career.

He was listed on Rolling Stone magazine's list of 100 Greatest Guitarists (at number 40) and the list of 100 Greatest Singers (at number 72). His songs include "Proud Mary", "Down on the Corner", "Centerfield", "Bad Moon Rising", "Green River", and "Fortunate Son".

Fogerty was born in Berkeley, California. The first band he was a part of was called The Golliwogs. He started this band with his brother Tom Fogerty, and Doug Clifford and Stu Cook.

In 1966, Fogerty served a United States Army Reserve unit at Fort Bragg, Fort Knox, and Fort Lee. In July 1967, he was discharged. At that time the band changed its name to Creedence Clearwater Revival.

He is currently married to Julie Kramer. They have one daughter from Kramer's previous marriage, two sons and a daughter.

Images for kids

Fogerty in Sydney, Australia, March 26, 2008
Fogerty at the Beacon Theatre, November 11, 2013