Now, in fortunate son,fogerty details his life from his early years to the years throughout his participation in creedence clearwater revival and beyond. 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. Fogerty hit rock bottom in the late 70s and 80s but with a new wife who gave him new perspective and energy, he returned. Published in october, 2015 by little brown, an imprint of the hachette book group. Some artists cannot be stopped, and thats one of the prime lessons of this book. John fogerty tickets john fogerty concert tickets and. There are no tickets for this event just buy the book from here keep your receipt and join the queue.
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. For a good portion of his solo career, john fogerty refused to play any of his old creedence clearwater revival songs not because he hated them but because he was tied up in a nasty legal battle with saul zaentz, the head of his former record label fantasy. His genre revolves on country rock or rock and roll music. Enjoy some of his best songs with vintage live performances of suzie q, proud mary, green river, bad moon rising, run through the jungle, centerfield, and fortunate son. My life, my music is john fogertys life from soup to nuts. My life, my music out today, john fogerty finally tells his version of what went down that fateful night. Fogerty has had better luck than most, but overall, this is an unfortunate autobiography. He formed creedence clearwater rival with doug clifford, stu cook and tom fogerty. Join songkick to track john fogerty and get concert alerts when they play near you.
John fogerty, the singersongwriter and former front man of creedence clearwater revival, whose hit songs include proud mary, fortunate son and the oftmisheard bad moon rising, has become the latest rock star of a certain vintage to join the memoir parade. John fogerty tickets john fogerty concert tickets and tour. Together with doug clifford, stu cook, and his brother tom fogerty, he founded the band creedence clearwater revival, for which he was the lead singer, lead guitarist and principal songwriter. Proud mary, bad moon rising, born on the bayou, and. Shop the latest titles by john fogerty at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Oct 06, 2015 in an exclusive excerpt from his new book, fortunate son.
My life, my music little, brown, youd have 15,000 pages. Fantasy did take advantage of fogerty in a massive way but he signed the contracts. John fogerty tickets, 2020 concert tour dates ticketmaster. First edition october 2015 stated with complete number line. Together with doug clifford, stu cook, and his brother tom fogerty, he founded the band creedence clearwater revival ccr, for which he was the lead. John fogerty contact info booking agent, manager, publicist. John fogerty originally did fortunate son, stagger lee, your love keeps lifting me higher and higher, oh, pretty woman and other songs. This copy shown below was signed by john fogerty on a page that was bound into the book. John fogerty, the singersongwriter and former front man of creedence clearwater revival, whose hit songs include proud mary. John fogerty, leader of creedence clearwater revival, signing. Furthermore, his tour his first ever to feature classic creedence material was, if anything, even better received than blue moon swamp, so it made some. If there were ever a worthy opportunity to title a book theres a bathroom on the right, this would seem to be it.
John has spent much of his life and energy fighting the injustice. John cameron fogerty achieved fame as the lead singersongwriter and guitarist in creedence clearwater revival and has since gone on to a charttopping solo career. 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. Kenny aronoff is one of the worlds most influential and indemand drummers. May 27, 2018 john fogerty is a fortunate son fortunately for fans of john fogerty and the original creedence clearwater revival ccr, fogerty continues to tour and perform his classic hits. After a few decades, fogertys position softened and he started playing the tunes in concert, then, after concord purchased fantasy in. Nov, 2012 if there were ever a worthy opportunity to title a book theres a bathroom on the right, this would seem to be it. A driven one who believes he has been ripped off through his original recording contract with fantasy. Posts about john fogerty written by markjonesbooks.
As a teenager, john fogerty with his brother tom, stu cook and doug clifford signed away most of their money and s to saul zaents and fantasy records. With both his band, creedence clearwater revival, and as a solo act, fogerty has singlehandedly provided the soundtrack to. The latest rocker of that stature to join the club is john fogerty, whose fortunate son. John fogerty on ccrs dark days, dancing on saul zaentzs. You can find the john fogerty booking info and booking price estimate here. Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos. The group had nine topten singles and eight gold albums. John fogerty on new book, big lebowski, trump rolling stone. John fogerty covered fortunate son, stagger lee, your love keeps lifting me higher and higher, oh, pretty woman and other songs.
John fogerty recalls what made woodstock so special las. It is chockfull of dynamite private pictures, including a shot of his songwriting notebook he purchased in 1967 the first entry is. Proud mary performance grammys creedence clearwater revival youtube john fogerty discusses his landmark court case at the grammy museum duration. Ideal for the book collector or if you simply enjoy meeting your favorite celebrity, author, or sports icon.
American musician, songwriter, and guitarist born may 28, 1945, berkeley, california, usa, best known as member of creedence clearwater revival. Welcome to your most valuable resource for book signing events around the country. John fogerty contact information name, email address, phone number. The list of artists hes worked with reads like a whos who. Had john fogerty managed to get every important story into fortunate son. Proud mary, bad moon rising, born on the bayou, and more. John fogerty tickets john fogerty tickets american songwriter, musician and singer john fogerty, born in berkeley, calif. The longawaited memoir from john fogerty, the legendary singersongwriter. Signed by john fogerty on title page in black pen, signature only.
The time john fogerty was sued for ripping off john. While some of fogertys book stops are signing events, the artist has designated a few dates featuring him in conversation. If you want the john fogerty email address for their management team, or booking agency, we have that available for you to view by signing up. Oct 05, 2015 had john fogerty managed to get every important story into fortunate son. John fogerty performs at the 2016 stagecoach festival in indio, calif. In other words, john fogerty had plagiarized a john fogerty song to which he didnt own the. John fogerty deja vu all over again releases discogs. John fogerty explains ccrs hall of fame meltdown rolling stone. John fogerty pictured below from our wall of fame is one of the most beloved entertainers in the history of rock music. 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.
John fogerty is a fortunate son fortunately for fans of john fogerty and the original creedence clearwater revival ccr, fogerty continues to tour and perform his classic hits. In 1965 he formed the golliwogs with his brother tom fogerty, doug clifford and stu cook. Born in berkeley, california, fogerty and his brother tom organized the group that would. Obtained directly from book signing, with certificate of authenticity from. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. John fogerty booking agent, manager, and publicist contact info. John fogerty was born on may 28, 1945 in berkeley, california, usa as john cameron fogerty. Rockin all over the world electric bayou creedence. John fogerty signed book signed on title page with proof. As founder and leader of credence clearwater revival, the group that eclipsed the beatles, he topped the charts. We may have john fogertys manager information, along with their booking agents info as well. Word came back from stu that his dad said it was okay to sign.
Apr, 2011 in other words, john fogerty had plagiarized a john fogerty song to which he didnt own the. Born in berkeley, california, fogerty and his brother tom organized the group that would become creedence as the golliwogs in the late 50s. The time john fogerty was sued for ripping off john fogerty. Rich furyinvisionap, file about 400,000 people attend the woodstock music and arts festival in bethel, n. I will include 6 proof 4x6 photos of him at the signing as shown. It is a new, unread, unopened first edition opened. Waterstonesmk is delighted to announce that world superbike legend, carl fogarty, will be signing his brand new book, the world according to foggy, here on thursday 26th april from 6pm. For decades, rock and roll has thrived in a vibrant, iconic, and dynamic chapter. Zaentz felt he had a case, so he sued forgerty in federal court for infringement. He studied classical, jazz and every style in betweencreating a foundation that evolved him into the versatile drummer he is today, with the talent to play anything. John cameron fogerty born may 28, 1945 is an american musician, singer, and songwriter. Kenny aronoff talks about his childhood growing up in both the berkshires and midwest. Fri july 3, kansas city, mo, starlight theatre, buy tickets. He has been married to julie lynne kramer since april 20, 1991.
One who could not sing love songs because he missed out on it as a child and mostly through adulthood. Rocker john fogerty sells massive beverly hills mansion. John fogerty 1986 concert program creedence clearwater tour book. Background rockin all over the world, backed with the wall, was the first single john fogerty released in 1975 after signing with asylum records. We welcome you to our site and hope you are delighted by our content, updates and special offeringsstay connected. He wrote this biography just like his songs straightforward. Born in may 28, 1945, john cameron fogerty is from berkeley, california. The song was recorded at wally heider recording in san francisco and engineered by david coffin.
John fogerty comes across as he describes himself, a loner. John fogerty signed book fortunate son first edition, ccr, psadna aa25526 comes fully certified with certificate of authenticity and tamperevident hologram. John fogerty autographed fortunate son hardcover book musician. To promote it, fogerty will sign booksat the bookends bookstore in ridgewood, oct. Fortunate son by john fogerty, jimmy mcdonough kirkus. Carl fogarty signing events at waterstones bookshops. Rocker john fogerty sells massive beverly hills mansion for. John fogerty signed book fortunate son first edition, ccr. 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. John fogerty captured the hearts of many with the hit songs bad moon rising and proud mary.