John Fogerty
Singer-songwriter and guitarist
Born
May 28th, 1945
79 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A singer-songwriter and guitarist, this artist gained prominence in the late 1960s as the lead vocalist and founding member of the band Creedence Clearwater Revival. The band achieved significant commercial success with hits such as 'Bad Moon Rising' and 'Fortunate Son'. After the band's breakup in 1972, this musician pursued a solo career, releasing acclaimed albums including 'Centerfield', which featured the hit song 'The Old Man Down the Road'. Over the decades, this artist's influence has marked the landscape of rock music. Additionally, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993 as a member of Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Led Creedence Clearwater Revival to success
Released the hit song 'Centerfield'
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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