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In 1969 they play the Woodstock Festival in what was supposed to be one of the highest moments in their career but some difficulties surrounding the organization of their show left the band dissatisfied. Creedence Clearwater Revival were a hit machine band, but Tom Fogerty’s only opportunity to see one of his original compositions included an album with the band was in 1968 on their debut self titled album with “Walking On Water”.
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During his time in Creedence Clearwater Revival they had a string of hits that became absolute Rock classics such as “Proud Mary”, “I’ve Put A Spell On You”, “Born On The Bayou”, “Bad Moon Rising”, “Green River”, “Down On The Corner”, “Fortunate Son”, “Run Through The Jungle”, “Have You Ever Seen The Rain” among many others. He composed, played rhythm guitarist and did back vocals in the band that achieved immense worldwide success during the late 60’s and early 70’s with their unique blend of country and psychedelic rock which turned them into one of the best sellers of the 60’s. Tom Fogerty, born Thomas Richard Fogerty on November 9th, 1941 in Berkeley, California founded Creedence Clearwater Revival with his brother John Fogerty in 1967 from other several bands they played together in. The guitarist and composer died on this day in 1990 Remembering Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Tom Fogerty