Chicago Reader

Duke Tumatoe puts serious work into his irreverent blues

Duke Tumatoe has played in REO Speedwagon and worked with John Fogerty, but after 60 years he’s still making most of his fans ...

John Fogerty on the letter that inspired him to write his greatest hit song

Creedence Clearwater Revival founder John Fogerty used his recent Tiny Desk concert for NPR as an opportunity to reflect on ...
American Songwriter

John Fogerty Recalls How He Wrote Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Proud Mary” in New ‘Tiny Desk Concert’ Episode

Watch John Fogerty perform Creedence Clearwater Revival classics and solo gems, and recall how he wrote “Proud Mary” on a new ...

'60s Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Reacts to Impressive New Feat for Hit Song 55 Years Later

The rock and roll legend recently celebrated the latest feat for his 1969 track "Fortunate Son," which was named the ...
American Songwriter

Stu Cook Recalls Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Junior High School Beginnings and the Origin of the Band’s Name

Bassist Stu Cook recalls Creedence Clearwater Revival’s junior high school beginnings and the origin of the band’s name.
Live For Live Music

John Fogerty Tells The Story Of His “First Good Song” During Tiny Desk Concert [Watch]

John Fogerty told the story behind his "first good song"—and performed it, of course—during his newly released NPR Tiny Desk Concert.
AV Club

Bruce Springsteen's 30 best songs ranked

Back in September 2023, Bruce Springsteen announced that he would have to shelve his planned tour until March 2024 so he could recover from peptic ulcer disease. The temporary retreat shouldn’t be ...