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Jackdawg’s ‘The Girl From Oz’ Was Inspired By Divinyls’ Chrissy Amphlett

Stu Cook of Creedence Clearwater Revival reveals that Divinyls frontwoman Chrissy Amphlett inspired Jackdawg’s song The Girl From Oz, written with Keith Knudsen and John McFee of The Doobie Brothers.

Tagged as: Chrissy Amphlett, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Divinyls, Jackdawg, Liberation Hall, Paul Cashmere, Stu Cook, The Doobie Brothers

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On This Day in Music History – September 12

by Noise11.com

September 12 stands as a milestone in music history, celebrated for legendary releases and the passing of iconic artists. Globally, it’s the day The Beatles soared to No. 1 with “She Loves You,” Creedence Clearwater Revival dominated album charts with Cosmo’s Factory, and Pink Floyd unveiled the classic Wish You Were Here. Journey and Lauryn Hill also secured major chart triumphs, while the world mourned the loss of Johnny Cash. In Australia, the date carries its own weight with multiple number one singles and the birthdays of two significant artists.

Tagged as: Aerosmith, Bad//Dreems, Cosmo's Factory, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Dig Richards, Gavin Anderson, Johnny Cash, Journey, Lauryn Hill, On This Day in Music History, Pink Floyd, September 12, She Loves You, The Beatles, Wish You Were Here

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John Fogerty Shares New Solo Versions of CCR Classic ‘Born On the Bayou’ and ‘Lodi’

by Paul Cashmere

John Fogerty has premiered two new solo remakes of his Creedence Clearwater Revival classics ‘Born on the Bayou’ and ‘Lodi’.

Tagged as: 60s, CCR, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, rock, USA

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John Fogerty Does ‘Taylor’s Versions’ Of His Creedence Clearwater Revival Songs

by Paul Cashmere

John Fogerty has done a Taylor Swift, re-recording his classic Creedence Clearwater Revival catalogue to mark the return of his copyright and 80th birthday.

Tagged as: 60s, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, Legacy, rock, USA

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Tom Morello Joins John Fogerty At SXSW Stubbs Showcase

by Paul Cashmere

Tom Morello jumped up with Creedence Clearwater Revival legend John Fogerty at his Stubbs BBQ showcase at SXSW on Wednesday 12 March 2025.

Tagged as: 60s, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, rock, SXSW, Tom Morello, USA

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John Fogerty Centerfield Turns 40

by Paul Cashmere

John Fogerty’s third solo album ‘Centerfield’ was released on 14 January 1985.

Tagged as: 80s, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, rock, USA

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John Fogerty Blasts Australian Country Festival For Dumping Him

by Paul Cashmere

Creedence Clearwater Revival legend John Fogerty has blasted Country Fest Queensland for dumping him from the line-up and calling it “unforeseen circumstances”.

Tagged as: 20s, 60s, Australia, country, Country Fest Queensland, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, live music, music festival, rock, USA

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John Fogerty To Play One-Off Australian Show In Queensland In March 2024

by Paul Cashmere

John Fogerty will return to Australia for a one-off show in Queensland in March. It will be John’s first time performing in Australia since 2012.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Doug Clifford, John Fogerty, rock, Stu Cook, USA

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First Two John Fogerty Solo Albums Reissued

by Paul Cashmere

‘Blue Ridge Rangers’ and ‘John Fogerty’, the first two solo albums by Creedence Clearwater Revival co-founder John Fogerty, have been reissued by BMG.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, rock, USA

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John Fogerty Creedence Classic ‘Have You Ever Seen The Rain’ Clocks Up One Billion Streams

by Paul Cashmere

John Fogerty’s classic ‘Have You Ever Seen The Rain’ has passed the one billion streams benchmark.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, CCR, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Have You Ever Seen The Rain, John Fogerty, rock, USA

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John Fogerty Acquires His Songs Back After 50 Years

by Paul Cashmere

John Fogerty has regained ownership of the classic Creedence Clearwater Revival songs he composed over 50 years ago.

Tagged as: 70s, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, rock, USA

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Francis Rossi Baffled By Continued Status Quo Popularity

by Music-News.com

Francis Rossi of Status Quo is baffled by the enduring popularity of the band, especially the song ‘Rockin’ All Over The World’.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Francis Rossi, John Fogerty, rock, Status Quo, UK, USA

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John Fogerty Debuts New Music For 2021 ‘Weeping In The Promised Land’

by Paul Cashmere

Creedence Clearwater Revival legend John Fogerty has a new song ‘Weeping In the Promised Land’.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, USA, Weeping In The Promised Land

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Veteran Acts Outselling Pop Acts on US Chart

by Paul Cashmere

Veteran acts such as Fleetwood Mac, Queen, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Bob Marley are outselling most of the pop acts currently in the USA.

Tagged as: AC/DC, Bob Marley, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fleetwood Mac, music industry, Queen, USA

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John Fogerty is Amused and Confused That Trump Used Fortunate Son At A Rally

by Paul Cashmere

Former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman and songwriter John Fogerty is amusing Trump has used his song ‘Fortunate Son’ at a rally. The song is about rich people who avoided the draft by abusing their privilege.

Tagged as: 60s, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fortunate Son, John Fogerty, rock, soul, USA

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John Fogerty and Sons and Daughter Perform Iso ‘Blue Moon Nights’

by Paul Cashmere

Creedence Clearwater Revival legend John Fogerty is continuing his isolation performances with the family doing ‘Blue Moon Nights’ this week.

Tagged as: 60s, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, rock, soul, USA

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John Fogerty Covers Bill Withers

by Paul Cashmere

John Fogerty and his sons and daughter Shane and Tyler (Hearty Har) and Kelsy have recorded a cover of Bill Withers’ classic ‘Lean On Me’ with a special message for the world.

Tagged as: 60s, Bill Withers, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, rock, soul, USA

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John Fogerty Releases ‘Fogerty’s Factory’ E.P.

by Paul Cashmere

Creedence Clearwater Revival legend John Fogerty has released ‘Fogerty’s Factory’, a homage to his CCR classic ‘Cosmo’s Factory’ on the occasion of his 75th birthday.

Tagged as: 60s, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, rock, USA

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John Fogerty Sits Around The Campfire And Tells A Few Stories

by Paul Cashmere

John Fogerty has ventured outside home with his sons and daughter to tell a few stories around the campfire.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, rock, USA

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John Fogerty Has Updated The Cosmo’s Factory Cover With His Family

by Paul Cashmere

John Fogerty has created a new version of the Creedence Clearwater Revival ‘Cosmo’s Factory’ album with his family.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, CCR, Cosmo's Factory, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, rock, USA

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John Fogerty and Family Jam ‘Down On The Corner’ In Isolation

by Paul Cashmere

One positive out of this very negative time it the creation of music from family homes. Watch John Fogerty and family knock out his Creedence Clearwater Revival hit ‘Down On The Corner’.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, rock, USA

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John Fogerty To Donate A House With His Cancelled Woodstock 50 Fee

by Paul Cashmere

Creedence Clearwater Revival legend John Fogerty will dedicate the ‘Proud Mary – John Fogerty Container Home’ at Veterans Village in Las Vegas on 11 November. Fogerty funded the construction of the ‘Proud Mary’ container using the money he received from the cancelled Woodstock 50 event.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, rock, USA, Woodstock 50

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Creedence Clearwater Revival Finally Release Woodstock Performance After 50 Years

by Paul Cashmere

After 50 years the Creedence Clearwater Revival complete set has finally been released as a live album.

Tagged as: 60s, Creedence Clearwater Revival, rock, USA, Woodstock

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John Fogerty joins Billy Joel to a couple of CCR songs at Madison Square Garden

by Paul Cashmere

Legend John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival joined legend Billy Joel at the legendary Madison Square Garden this week.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Billy Joel, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, Madison Square Garden, pop, rock, USA

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John Fogerty and ZZ Top Hit The Road Together

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

One of the most exciting tours of the summer is the pairing of John Fogerty and ZZ Top.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, blues, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, rock, USA, ZZ Top

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ZZ Top and John Fogerty Team For US Tour

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Add another dynamic duo to the long list of classic musicians touring together this summer with John Fogerty and ZZ Top.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80, blues, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, rock, USA, ZZ Top

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‘Proud Mary’ Movie Pisses Off John Fogerty

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

A new movie is being released called Proud Mary. Starring Taraji P. Henson (Empire), the movie is described as about a “hitwoman working for an organized crime family in Boston. Mary’s life is completely turned around when she meets a young boy whose path she crosses when a professional hit goes awry.”

Tagged as: 60s, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, Proud Mary, rock, USA

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John Fogerty Flows Over To BMG

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

John Fogerty is going back in the studio to record his tenth solo studio album and first since 2013’s Wrote a Song For Everyone.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, rock, USA

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Creedence Clearwater Revival ‘Chronicle’ Goes Diamond In The USA

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The RIAA has given out their latest Gold and Platinum awards and, during the last month, with Creedence Clearwater Revival ‘Chronicle’ passing the 10 million sales mark to go Diamond.

Tagged as: Chronicle, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Creedence Clearwater Revival 'Chronicle' Goes Diamond In The USA, music news, RIAA

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John Fogerty Sues Fellow Creedence Clearwater Revival Founders

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

John Fogerty is once again in a legal conflict with former Creedence Clearwater Revival bandmates Stu Cook and Doug Clifford.

Tagged as: Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Doug Clifford, John Fogerty, music news, Stu Cook

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John Fogerty Sued By Former CCR Members Over Band Name

Former Creedence Clearwater Revival members Doug Clifford and Stu Cook have decided to sue their former bandmate John Fogerty over the CCR name.

December 10, 2014

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John Fogerty Not Totally Against Creedence Reunion

For many years, the general consensus was that there would never be a reunion between John Fogerty and his other Creedence Clearwater bandmates Stu Cook and Doug Clifford (Tom Fogerty died in 1990).

May 23, 2013