John Fogerty facts for kids
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John Fogerty
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Fogerty performing in concert in Grona Lund, Stockholm, Sweden, 2010
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Cameron Fogerty |
| Born | 28 May 1945 Berkeley, California, United States |
| Genres | Roots rock, country rock, blues rock, swamp pop, Southern rock, rock and roll, heartland rock, Americana |
| Occupation(s) | 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 |
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
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Fogerty in Sydney, Australia, March 26, 2008
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Fogerty at the Beacon Theatre, November 11, 2013
