My life, my music little, brown hit the shelves on october 6. He wrote proud mary, fortunate son, wholl stop the rain, lookin out my backdoor, and many other number one hits. Fortunate son by john fogerty, jimmy mcdonough kirkus. You read all about it in the book, but i was certainly alcoholic and. John fogerty originally did fortunate son, glad all over, your love keeps lifting me higher and higher, oh, pretty woman and other songs. U2 made a cover during zoo tv tour era in 1992, appearing on the whos gonna ride your wild horses. One of the most startling things i remember seeing on early tv was johnny cash, john said in his book, fortunate son.
John fogerty on new book, big lebowski, trump rolling stone. The longawaited memoir from john fogerty, the legendary. Fortunate son by john fogerty little, brown and company. Signed by john fogerty on title page in black pen, signature only. Fogertys story will entertain fans, musicians and lovers of american roots music, yet it stands as one more cautionary tale about the darker side of the music business, where artists not handling their due diligence pay dearly. John fogerty signed book signed on title page with proof. Had john fogerty managed to get every important story into fortunate son. I will include 6 proof 4x6 photos of him at the signing as shown. John fogerty covered fortunate son, glad all over, your love keeps lifting me higher and higher, oh, pretty woman and other songs. Hes physically addicted, and if he has one drink, hell go on a fiveday bender. First edition october 2015 stated with complete number line. John fogerty autographed signed auto fortunate son. The effort, joint and individual, is obviously wellintentioned, but the book is largely unrevealing, a pale shadow compared to, say, keith richards life 2010 or neil youngs waging heavy peace 2012. John fogerty, the singersongwriter and former front man of creedence clearwater revival, whose hit songs include proud mary, fortunate son and the oftmisheard bad moon rising, has become the latest rock star of a certain vintage to join the memoir parade.
That little ceremony was very small and sweet, the mayor spoke, and a few fans came from far and wide. Fogerty has had better luck than most, but overall, this is an unfortunate. For decades, rock and roll has thrived in a vibrant, iconic, and dynamic chapterembodied by the songs, performances and evergreen creative vitality of john fogerty. Fortunate son hardcover first edition book autographed in black marker on the inside cover by legendary musician john fogerty. John fogerty was the creator, composer, arranger and the driving force behind one of the most popular rock n roll bands of the 1970s, creedence clearwater revival. Is creedence clearwater revivals fortunate son about al.
In an exclusive excerpt from his new book, fortunate son. Its a mentality fogerty carries with him to this day, even as he. John fogerty on new book, big lebowski, trump rolling. My life, my music little, brown, youd have 15,000 pages. Ten years later, creedence was invited to appear on the johnny cash show in the spring of 1969, at the ryman auditorium in nashville, tennessee. 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.
John fogerty is ready to tell the whole truth about his career as a solo artist and in creedence clearwater revival in his new book fortunate son, and he has added tour dates, details here. I must say that i was apprehensive about this book, as ive been put off latter day john fogerty by his outpourings about his wonderful wife and the way he keeps going on about creedence being his band, and belittling the contributions of the other band members. Fogerty has had better luck than most, but overall, this is an unfortunate autobiography. Signature may vary slightly as we obtained more than one book from this signing. For decades, rock and roll has thrived in a vibrant, iconic, and dynamic. Earning induction to the rock and roll hall of fame, songwriters hall of fame, and baseball hall of fame, he is also a new york times bestselling author for his memoir, fortunate son. My life, my music and millions of other books are available for instant. If there were ever a worthy opportunity to title a book theres a bathroom on the right, this would seem to be it.
Unfortunately this is only johns side of the story in what has become a she saidhe said battle between band members, and probably should be taken with a grain of salt, much like revisionist history. My life, my music is john fogertys life from soup to nuts. The longawaited memoir from john fogerty, the legendary singersongwriter 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. This copy shown below was signed by john fogerty on a page that was bound into the book. John fogerty performs bad moon rising and fortunate son. Fortunate son signed by john fogerty by john fogerty. A member of the rock and roll hall of fame thanks to his iconic work with 60s hitmakers creedence clearwater revival 20 hit singles, starting. My life, my music out today, john fogerty finally tells his version of what went down that fateful night. John fogerty pictured below from our wall of fame is one of the most beloved entertainers in the history of rock music. Shady off shore investments with mafia connections, coupled with a young twenty something ccr signing away their royalties. Together with doug clifford, stu cook, and his brother tom fogerty, he founded the band creedence clearwater revival ccr, for which he was the lead singer, lead guitarist, and principal songwriter. He wrote this biography just like his songs straightforward. John cameron fogerty born may 28, 1945 is an american musician, singer, and songwriter.
Fortunate son is a song by the american rock band creedence clearwater revival released. This copy includes a picture that i snapped at the signing event. John fogerty began a solo career, originally under the name the blue ridge rangers for his 1973 lp debut. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Certainly the poverty of his childhood gave the author authentic workingclass. Creedence clearwater revival frontman john fogerty greets the audience as. John fogerty wrote proud mary, change in the weather and rockin all over the world. Focusing on the year 1969, this intimate show gives fans a behindthescenes look at one of the most significant years in fogertys career through exclusive footage and personal stories by the legend. The longawaited memoir from john fogerty, the legendary singersongwriter and creative force behind creedence clearwater revival. Creedence bandmates, the record company that band was signed to. The longawaited memoir from john fogerty, the legendary singersongwriter and. Proud mary, bad moon rising, born on the bayou, and more. Shop for signed photos, autographs and other autographed items related to john fogerty. The photo above fogerty on the right was the inspiration his wife used when creating his.
Green day guns n roses iron maiden jonas brothers journey band kiss band. As it turns out, fortunate son was indeed inspired by the descendant of a prominent political figure, and since john fogerty has named him while discussing the songs origins we dont. After escaping morass, john fogerty sees himself as a fortunate son. John fogerty is the man responsible for much of the playlist and soundtrack of the lives of the baby boomers. With both his band, creedence clearwater revival, and as a solo act, fogerty has singlehandedly provided the soundtrack to. Fortunate son is a song i wrote during the vietnam war over 45 years ago, fogerty said in a statement. Music fortunate son will take you on a fascinating journey in the tormented artists own voice. Print boldly signed by john fogerty on tipped in page newnew the longawaited memoir from john fogerty, the legendary singersongwrit. John fogerty on new memoir and why he sort of likes donald trump. John fogerty performs bad moon rising and fortunate son at howard sterns 2014 birthday bash. I have read and agree to hachette book groups privacy policy and terms of use. The book could very well have been titled fortitude, son, as the man.
It is a new, unread, unopened first edition opened. However, until now there hasnt been a book directly from any of the members of creedence until john fogertys justpublished autobiography, fortunate son. John fogerty john fogerty fortunate son in concert. Obtained directly from book signing, with certificate of authenticity from. John fogerty recently signed an exclusive recordings deal with bmg, and is working on material for the his next solo release in 2018. Published in october, 2015 by little brown, an imprint of the hachette book group. As an american and a songwriter, i am proud that the song still has resonance.
It is chockfull of dynamite private pictures, including a shot of his songwriting notebook he purchased in 1967 the first entry is. John cameron fogerty born may 28, 1945 in berkeley, california, usa is an american rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known for his time with the swamp rockroots rock band creedence clearwater revival and as a solo recording artist. With a tencity tour and a 100,000copy first printing. When john fogerty wrote the song in 1969, draft deferments were on every young mans mind. John fogerty brings fortunate son in concert to the entertainment capital of the world for an unforgettable show at wynn las vegas this friday. In bad moon rising, the other members of ccr stu cook, doug clifford, the estate of tom fogerty spoke with the author, while john did not. One of the best stories of the entire 60s rock n roll era, it is fogertys, it is here, and its worth reading his whole account of the thing.
The group had nine top10 singles and eight gold albums between 1968 and 1972, and was inducted into the. John fogerty on ccrs dark days, dancing on saul zaentzs. Fogerty will take fans on an electrifying journey through his remarkable 50year career. We welcome you to our site and hope you are delighted by our content, updates and special offeringsstay connected. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. As founder and leader of credence clearwater revival, the group that eclipsed the beatles, he topped the charts. This copy also includes a no fortunate son drink kooziecoozie and some bookstore signing material laid in. John fogerty brings his my 50 year trip tour to bold point park in east providence friday night. Fortunate son is the tale of one who fought those battles and ultimately emerged a survivor. February 28, 2017 dont miss genuine music legend and member of the rock and roll hall of fame, john fogerty, in his highly acclaimed fortunate son concert series in the intimate encore theater.