Fortunate Son: My Life, My Music [Paperback]

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The long-awaited memoir from John Fogerty, the legendary singer-songwriter and creative force behind Creedence Clearwater Revival.

Creedence Clearwater Revival is one of the most important and beloved bands in the history of rock, and John Fogerty wrote, sang, and produced their instantly recognizable classics: Proud Mary, Bad Moon Rising, Born on the Bayou, and more. Now he reveals how he brought CCR to number one in the world, eclipsing even the Beatles in 1969. By the next year, though, Creedence was falling apart; their amazing, enduring success exploded and faded in just a few short years.

FORTUNATE SON takes readers from Fogerty's Northern California roots, through Creedence's success and the retreat from music and public life, to his hard-won revival as a solo artist who finally found love.John Fogerty was songwriter, lead singer, and lead guitarist for Creedence Clearwater Revival and is one of rock's most influential musicians and writers.One ofThe Washington Post'sNotable Nonfiction Books of 2015

One ofThe Daily Beast'sBest Memoirs & Autobiographies of 2015

A natural storyteller, folksy and crusty, Fogerty chronicles the brief but brilliant success of his band, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and its tragic collapse. Greg Schneider,The Washington Post A classic rock 'n' roll survivor's tale. Mark Guarino,The Chicago Tribune A very readable, fascinating account of John Fogerty's life.... One of the best stories of the entire '60s rock 'n' roll era, it is Fogerty's, it is here, and it's worth reading his whole account of the thing. Glad it finally arrived. Dave DiMartino,Yahoo! Music Fortunate Sonwill take you on a fascinating journey in the tormented artist's own voice. Ken Hoffman,Houston Chronicle It is fitting tl3.