![]() ![]() However, when I read Fogerty's book, FORTUNATE SON, things didn't jive too well with the "facts" presented by Cook and Clifford. I can't say who's telling the truth, and I'm sure there's room for interpretation with things on both sides. So.this is Clifford's and Cook's version of the whole Creedence story. Notice the title says "unoffical" history?! Well.Hank Bordowitz never interviewed Fogerty or asked for any of his input while writing this book. Drummer Doug Clifford and bassist Stu Cook share their views and experiences on the good and the bad (mostly) of CCR and lead man John Fogerty. BAD MOON RISING is basically the account of my favorite band, CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL, as seen throught the eyes and opinions of two of the founding members. Notice the title says "unoffical" history?! Well.Hank Bordowitz never interviewed Fogerty or as Alright, always be wary of books about rock bands that don't get EVERYONE'S side of the story. ![]() I enjoyed the book quite a bit and stayed up later than I should have reading it, so that is a pretty good recommendation right there.moreĪlright, always be wary of books about rock bands that don't get EVERYONE'S side of the story. All their great hits come from that few year period, though. CCR was only in action about 3 years under that name, although they played under other names before that. The book starts out with the phrase "The saddest story in Rock and Roll," and it is indeed fairly sad how ego drove these talented musicians apart. The book seemed generally very respectful of Creedence Clearwater Revival, although John Fogerty comes off as very ego driven and rigid. CCR was only in action about 3 years under that name, although they played under other names Billed as the "Unathorized history." I imagine that it would have been mostly John Fogerty who would not have approved it. ![]() Billed as the "Unathorized history." I imagine that it would have been mostly John Fogerty who would not have approved it. ![]()
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