John Cameron Fogerty was born on May 28, 1945, in Berkeley, California. He is the younger brother of guitarist and singer Tom Fogerty. John attended El Cerrito High School, where he developed his passion for music and learned to play guitar, partially under the mentorship of Barry Olivier, a notable figure in the Berkeley folk music scene and producer of the Berkeley Folk Festival.
Alongside classmates Doug Clifford, Stu Cook, and his brother Tom, John co-founded a band initially called The Blue Velvets. Based in El Cerrito, California, the group evolved into The Golliwogs in 1965, releasing a few singles with limited commercial success.
In 1967, the band underwent a major transformation and adopted the name Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR). John replaced his brother Tom as the lead vocalist and quickly became the primary creative force behind the group. CCR's self-titled debut album was released in 1968, featuring their first major hit, "Susie Q."
That same year saw the releases of notable albums Bayou Country and Proud Mary, which solidified the band’s signature swamp rock sound. Despite its growing popularity, tensions within the group led to Tom Fogerty’s departure in 1971. CCR released their final studio album, Mardi Gras, in April 1972 before disbanding. The band later reunited only once, informally, at Tom’s wedding in 1980.
After CCR's breakup, John Fogerty began his solo career under the name The Blue Ridge Rangers, releasing a self-titled album in 1973. The record consisted entirely of country covers, including a rendition of Hank Williams’ “Jambalaya.” Although his debut solo efforts were met with moderate interest, subsequent releases struggled commercially.
Throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s, Fogerty faced extensive legal battles over royalties and copyrights, particularly with his former label, Fantasy Records. These hurdles, along with personal and creative struggles, led to a quiet period in his career. However, Fogerty later reflected that regaining artistic control and peace of mind held more value than financial gain.
In 1985, John Fogerty made a dynamic comeback with his Warner Bros. debut album, Centerfield. The album reached number one on the Billboard charts, driven by hits like the title track. However, the track “Zanz Kant Danz”—perceived as a jab at Fantasy Records executive Saul Zaentz—faced legal pushback, prompting Fogerty to alter lyrics in later releases.
His follow-up album, Eye of the Zombie (1986), was less well-received and marked a downturn in both critical and commercial success. Tours during this period generated limited attention, reflecting the album's overall muted impact.
| Birth Date: | 28 May, 1945 |
| Age: | 74 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Berkeley |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American musician, songwriter |
| Twitter Id: | John_Fogerty |
| Net Worth 2021: | 90 million |
