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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 rock/roots rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival and as a solo recording artist. John Fogerty began a solo career, originally under the name The Blue Ridge Rangers for his 1973 LP debut. Fogerty played all of the instruments on covers of others' country music hits, such as "Jambalaya" (which was a Top 40 hit). Prior to performing country & western tunes he released a rock & roll single in late 1973, also as The Blue Ridge Rangers. |
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News in english
about John Fogerty
(September / 2009)
Music Review: John Fogerty covers twangy classics Date: 01 Sep 2009
Yahoo.com -
John Fogerty, "The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again" (Fortunate Son/Verve Forecast)
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Recordings: Review of John Fogerty's 'The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again' Date: 01 Sep 2009
Washington Post -
Time was, especially in the wake of Bob Dylan's comet, that pop singers were viewed as lesser artists if they didn't write their own material. Nowadays, though, it seems as though everybody is doing covers, even a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer like John Fogerty, who certainly knows a thing or two...
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Music Review: John Fogerty covers twangy classics Date: 01 Sep 2009
Newsday -
John Fogerty, "The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again" (Fortunate Son/Verve Forecast) Back in 1973, John Fogerty released an album of covers under the name the Blue Ridge Rangers. He played everything on the record, from guitars to drums. "The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again" is Fogerty's return to the classics, covering favorites such as "Moody River," made popular in 1961 by Pat Boone , to tunes by ...
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John Fogerty rides off again with his Rangers Date: 02 Sep 2009
CBS 6 Richmond -
After the 1972 flameout of Creedence Clearwater Revival, ending its short reign as America's most popular rock band, John Fogerty launched a solo career in a surprising way. His debut effort was titled "The Blue Ridge Rangers" and consisted of country and folk-rooted songs he'd always loved.
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Review: John Fogerty returns as Blue Ridge Rangers with album of twangy covers Date: 02 Sep 2009
Brandon Sun -
Back in 1973, John Fogerty released an album of covers under the name the Blue Ridge Rangers. He played everything on the record, from guitars to drums.
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John Fogerty rides off again with his Rangers Date: 02 Sep 2009
Los Angeles Times -
On the new 'The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again,' the rocker once again signs on to play country and roots songs that intrigue him. On the new 'The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again,' the rocker once again signs on to play country and roots songs that intrigue him.
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John Fogerty and Rufus Thomas album reviews Date: 03 Sep 2009
Kinston Free Press -
New Album The Blue Ridge Rangers Ride Again John Fogerty Verve Records 3.5 stars out of 5 In 1973, John Fogerty released the first “Blue Ridge Rangers” album. Still smarting from the break-up of his band Creedence Clearwater
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John Fogerty at South St. Seaport - See Photos Date: 03 Sep 2009
WCBS 880 New York -
Photographs of musician John Fogerty performing at the South Street Seaport in New York, NY on Wednesday, September 2, 2009.
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