John Fogerty Reveals 'Proud Mary' as His First Classic Hit Song in 1969

The iconic 1969 Creedence Clearwater Revival hit, included on the band's Bayou Country album, became one of the most enduring songs that rock and roll has to offer — and Fogerty knew he had an instant ...
American Songwriter

This Month in 1987: John Fogerty Plays “Proud Mary” for First Time in 15 Years at Bob Dylan’s Insistence

Taj Mahal was playing at the Palomino Club in Hollywood when he invited Bob Dylan, George Harrison, and John Fogerty up on stage with him. According to reports, Dylan urged Fogerty to play “Proud Mary ...

John Fogerty, 81, Leaves Taylor Swift Beaming During a Performance of 'Proud Mary'

While Fogerty's performance was a highlight of the gala, it was pop star Taylor Swift and fiancé Travis Kelce's reaction from the audience that ultimately stole the show. John Fogerty is one of the ...
American Songwriter

John Fogerty Recalls How He Wrote Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Proud Mary” in New ‘Tiny Desk Concert’ Episode

John Fogerty is featured on the latest installment of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert. The founding Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman played a five-song set with his current touring band. The set included ...
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John Fogerty Pays Tribute to Tina Turner with “Proud Mary” in Manchester

Following the passing of Tina Turner, tributes from fellow celebrities and musicians have poured in by way of thoughtfully phrased remembrances and live performances that immortalize the queen of rock ...