Bad Moon Rising: The Unauthorized History of Creedence Clearwater Revival

Bad Moon Rising: The Unauthorized History of Creedence Clearwater Revival
by Hank Bordowitz

Bad Moon Rising: The Unauthorized History of Creedence Clearwater Revival
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Author: Hank Bordowitz
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-07-01
ISBN: 155652661X
Number of pages: 400
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
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Book Review: finally I get CCR!
Summary: 5 Stars

Having been a fan of John Fogerty for years, I finally understand why the band seemed so enigmatic back in the sixties/seventies-- because they didn't have proper handling!

But, if they'd had a larger label and a real manager -- they might not have had quite the creative freedom. Or, to put it another way, John Fogerty might not have had that same amount of creative freedom -- which ran its course anyway, because the other band members eventually ran out of patience with his dominance of the group.

And yet, thank goodness he DID dominate, because he is a creative genius and nothing less than a wonder of the world, when it comes to his musical genre. I suppose he was destined to live out the blues, one way or another.

What a treat to finally get the scoop on CCR, how they met in Jr. High, how John C. Fogerty bought his first guitar, how they stayed together through difficult early days, and when they finally got the freedom to change the band's name (read the book!) they emerged on the AM radio scene, fully formed and seasoned performers. But you KNEW, like I always knew, nobody could invent music like that without a deep history, especially during their youth. You KNEW John Fogerty was different from all the other pop performers at the time. You KNEW they were special then, and they are just as special now --

and so is John Fogerty, today. I'm so glad he has found his way back to making records and performing.

Summary of Bad Moon Rising: The Unauthorized History of Creedence Clearwater Revival

Rightly called the saddest story in rock 'n' roll history, this Creedence biography-newly updated?with stories from band members, producers, business associates, close friends, and families-recounts the tragic and triumphant tale of one of America's most beloved bands. Hailed as the great American rock band from 1968 to 1971, Creedence Clearwater Revival?captured the imaginations of a generation with classic hits like "Proud Mary," "Down on the Corner," "Green River," "Born on the Bayou," and "Who'll Stop the Rain." Mounting tensions among bandmates over vibrant guitarist and lead vocalist John Fogerty's creative control led to the band's demise. Tracing the lives of four musicians who redefined an American roots-rock sound with unequaled passion and power, this music biography?exposes the bitter end and abandoned talent of a band left crippled by debt and dissension.

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