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“It seemed like some communist idea or something”: John Fogerty on his early skepticism of guitar pedals
By Janelle Borg published
In a recent interview, Fogerty also looked back on “the best-sounding solid-state amp ever made,” and revealed his perfect guitar-amp combination

John Fogerty recalls the moment he wrote one of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s most iconic tracks
By Janelle Borg published
In a recent interview with Rick Beato, Fogerty discussed his songwriting process, and how being discharged from the National Guard inspired him to write his calling card

At 80, John Fogerty says his guitar practice regimen is as rigorous as ever
By Jackson Maxwell published
The legendary singer-songwriter and guitarist is currently on the road promoting Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years, a new album of Creedence re-recordings he undertook after finally gaining back the rights to the band's music

Why John Fogerty parted ways with the iconic guitar he used on CCR hits – and how he got it back
By Phil Weller published
The famed Acme Rickenbacker is the sound of Creedence Clearwater Revival, but when the band broke up and his heart broke, Fogerty gave it away

Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt and Smokey Robinson join forces on their own rendition of a Motown classic at the 2025 American Music Honors
By Janelle Borg published
This year's honorees included guitarists Tom Morello, John Fogerty, Joe Ely and Emmylou Harris

Norman Harris almost sold John Fogerty back his iconic ACME Rickenbacker – years before he was eventually reunited with it
By Jenna Scaramanga published
Fogerty played the Rickenbacker 325 at Woodstock and on nearly every Creedence Clearwater Revival classic, but didn't want to pay for it

John Fogerty deploys Eddie Van Halen-style two-hand tapping on an Ibanez RG in unlikely guitar practice video
By Janelle Borg published
Even veteran guitarists have to keep their chops up

John Fogerty: “I practice ferociously. I’m grateful God allowed me to keep going with my love of guitar. It didn’t end when I was 15, and it didn’t end when I became famous”
By Joshua M. Miller published
The iconic singer-songwriter reflects on his Creedence Clearwater Revival-era gear – including “the best-sounding solid-state amp ever made” – and the long-awaited release of the band’s famed 1970 Royal Albert Hall show

Watch unseen footage of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s 1970 performance of Fortunate Son live at the Royal Albert Hall
By Jonathan Horsley published
Footage of CCR's storming set has long been thought lost, but will be released on September 16 as a live album and film, and you can watch the premiere of Fortunate Son right here on GW
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