Bad Moon Rising: The Unofficial Story of Creedence Clearwater Rivival

"Who'll Stop the Rain"....."Fortunate Son"....."Proud Mary"....."Down on the corner"....."Green River"....."Lookin' Out My Back Door".....From 1968 to 1971, Creedence Clearwater Revival were the great American rock band, ruling the charts and reviving an American roots-rock sound that was unequaled. Through the catchy songwriting, vibrant guitar playing, and strong vocals of leader John Fogerty, the group captured the imaginations of their generation. The story began with two brothers, Tom and John Fogerty, who shared a love of rock and roll. Tom was the elder and original leader and singer; John was the guitar whiz whose talents could not be denied. As John's vocal and songwriting skills blossomed, Tom wisely gave him center stage. Yet, it was not an easy ride to fame; Fogerty's creative leadership was resented by the other band members, and ill-conceived contracts with their management and record company left the group laden with crippling financial burdens. Plus, as the other three members fought for recognition and an equal say in the band's repertory and sound, internal dissension grew. First John's brother Tom quit to pursue a solo career, and the remaining trio was torn apart by further artistic differences. When the band dissolved in 1972, John Fogerty should have been able to continue as a successful solo performer. Instead, still burdened by a souring relationship with his record label, bad publishing deals, and tangled contracts, his career quickly fizzled, and he abandoned the sound and repertoire that he helped create. This book reveals it all, as told by the surviving band members, their producers, business associates, close friends, and families. Years of detective work reveal how a combination of music-industry misdealings and artistic, personal, and family dissension brought down one of the greatest groups in the history of rock.