Leader and principal songwriter of Creedence Clearwater Revival and a long-serving solo artist, praised for swamp-influenced roots rock, guitar work and memorable songs; his career was marked by long legal disputes over publishing rights.

Born May 28, 1945; American singer, songwriter and guitarist; longtime leader of Creedence Clearwater Revival; engaged in legal battles with Fantasy/Saul Zaentz over publishing (reviews note he regained catalog rights by 2005).

DeBaser reviews treat John Fogerty as a veteran rock survivor — praised for his swampy roots-rock, guitar mastery and live power. Reviews highlight Revival-era continuity, triumphant live shows, and the long legal struggles that affected his career. Overall the reception is admiring with occasional critical distance.

For:Fans of classic rock, roots/swamp rock, Creedence devotees and readers interested in rock history and live performance reports.

 John Fogerty, born in 1945, the man with the flannel shirt, is back.

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 A concert by John Fogerty is a reunion.

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 For more than twenty years, starting from this phase of his career (the album in question is from 1986), Fogerty forced himself never to perform his numerous, timeless CCR hits live, so as not to enrich the opposing party in the lawsuit.

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