Creedence Clearwater Revival, also referred to as Creedence and CCR, was an American rock band that recorded and performed from 1959 to 1972 under various names before settling on the Creedence Clearwater Revival name in 1967. The band initially consisted of lead vocalist, lead guitarist, and primary songwriter John Fogerty; his brother, rhythm guitarist Tom Fogerty; bassist Stu Cook; and drummer Doug Clifford. These members had played together since 1959, first as the Blue Velvets and later as the Golliwogs. CCR's musical style encompassed roots rock, swamp rock, blues rock, Southern rock, country rock, and blue-eyed soul. Belying their origins in the East Bay subregion of the San Francisco Bay Area, the band often played in a Southern rock style, with lyrics about bayous, catfish, the Mississippi River and other elements of Southern United States iconography.
| Also known as | The Blue Velvets, Tommy Fogerty and The Blue Velvets (1959-1964), Vision, The Golliwogs (1964-1967) |
| Origin | El Cerrito, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Roots rock, swamp rock, blues rock, Southern rock, country rock, blue-eyed soul |
| Years active | 1959–1972 (1972) |
| Labels | Fantasy |
| Associated acts | Creedence Clearwater Revisited |
| Past members | John Fogerty, Tom Fogerty, Stu Cook, Doug Clifford |
About Creedence Clearwater Revival
Southern style rock band that commented on the state of the country and the war in Vietnam. They are known for such hits as "Proud Mary," "Up Around the Bend" and "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?"
Achievement of Creedence Clearwater Revival
They performed at Woodstock in 1969. After they broke up, a few of the original members continued performing with new members in the band Creedence Clearwater Revisited.
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Latest information about Creedence Clearwater Revival updated on July 28 2021.
