Bad Moon Rising: The Unofficial Story of Creedence Clearwater Revival - Hardcover

Bordowitz, Hank

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0028648706 ISBN 13: 9780028648705

Publisher: Schirmer Books, 1998

Synopsis

"Who'll Stop the Rain"....."Fortunate Son"....."Proud Mary"....."Down on the corner"....."Green River"....."Lookin' Out My Back Door".....From 1968 to 1971, Creedence Clearwater Revival were the great American rock band, ruling the charts and reviving an American roots-rock sound that was unequaled. Through the catchy songwriting, vibrant guitar playing, and strong vocals of leader John Fogerty, the group captured the imaginations of their generation. The story began with two brothers, Tom and John Fogerty, who shared a love of rock and roll. Tom was the elder and original leader and singer; John was the guitar whiz whose talents could not be denied. As John's vocal and songwriting skills blossomed, Tom wisely gave him center stage. Yet, it was not an easy ride to fame; Fogerty's creative leadership was resented by the other band members, and ill-conceived contracts with their management and record company left the group laden with crippling financial burdens. Plus, as the other three members fought for recognition and an equal say in the band's repertory and sound, internal dissension grew. First John's brother Tom quit to pursue a solo career, and the remaining trio was torn apart by further artistic differences. When the band dissolved in 1972, John Fogerty should have been able to continue as a successful solo performer. Instead, still burdened by a souring relationship with his record label, bad publishing deals, and tangled contracts, his career quickly fizzled, and he abandoned the sound and repertoire that he helped create. This book reveals it all, as told by the surviving band members, their producers, business associates, close friends, and families. Years of detective work reveal how a combination of music-industry misdealings and artistic, personal, and family dissension brought down one of the greatest groups in the history of rock.

About this title

About the Author:

Hank Bordowitz is a veteran music journalist, a former recording artist, and a music business consultant. He is the author of seven critically acclaimed books, including Billy Joel, Dirty Little Secrets of the Record Business, Every Little Thing Gonna Be Alright, and Turning Points of Rock and Roll.

Review:

"Bordowitz brings CCR’s complex story to life . . . [He] never takes sides or passes judgment yet brilliantly illuminates the tragedy of CCR’s lost potential."  —Library Journal

"Bordowitz’s recounting of all the acrimony is well detailed and not too hyperbolic. This is a must read for CCR-philes."  —Booklist

"If Hank Bordowitz’s Bad Moon Rising isn’t ‘the saddest story in rock ’n’ roll,’ . . . it certainly comes within kissing distance."  —USA Today

"A new, pretty good examination of the group."  —Houston Chronicle

About this edition

• Publisher: Schirmer Books
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0028648706
• ISBN 13: 9780028648705
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 375