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Departing from the psychedelic sound that dominated the airwaves in the late 1960s, California's Creedence Clearwater Revival churned out a string of roots-rock hits so critically acclaimed and commercially successful that, after the Beatles broke up in 1971, CCR was hailed by some as the world's most popular band. But within a year, CCR too had disbanded, victims of the internecine squabbles and exploitative record deals that have destroyed all too many rock groups. Bordowitz, a contributor to such magazines as Spin and Guitar Player, charts the band's lowly beginnings as a quartet of high school pals struggling to make ends meet on the northern California club circuit, their meteoric rise to the top of the charts following the release of their debut album in 1968 and the conflicts over creative controlAespecially between frontman John Fogerty and his brother and rhythm guitarist, TomAthat led to their breakup. Bordowitz provides evenhanded treatment of highly charged issues such as the often bitter sibling rivalry and the band's protracted legal wranglings with their record company, as well as insights into the songcraft behind their biggest hits, including "Proud Mary," "Bad Moon Rising" and "Have You Ever Seen the Rain." An unabashed fan, Bordowitz ably interweaves other critical assessments of the group's output over the years, persuasively demonstrating that CCR has earned their reputation as one of the most important bands in rock history. Photos. Agents, Fran Liebowitz and Jason Weiner. Foreign rights, Jennifer Hayes.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) were Bay Area music scene misfits: they eschewed the psychedelic excesses and drug use of their contemporaries while adhering to a strict work ethic that led to a prolific string of hit albums and singles from 1968 to 1972, including their most famous anthem, "Proud Mary." But the thing that made the group a success?the rigid creative control wielded by singer-songwriter-producer John Fogerty?also destroyed the group as the other three members struggled for more input. In his first book, and the first major biography of the band, freelance music writer Bordowitz brings CCR's complex story to life, from their decade-long struggle for success to the bitter in-fighting over the group's legacy that continues 25 years after Creedence self-destructed. Bordowitz never takes sides or passes judgment yet brilliantly illuminates the tragedy of CCR's lost potential. Demand may be heightened by Fogerty's current comeback album and tour. Highly recommended.?Lloyd Jansen, Stockton-San Joaquin Cty. P.L., CA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Departing from the psychedelic sound that dominated the airwaves in the late 1960s, California's Creedence Clearwater Revival churned out a string of roots-rock hits so critically acclaimed and commercially successful that, after the Beatles broke up in 1971, CCR was hailed by some as the world's most popular band. But within a year, CCR too had disbanded, victims of the internecine squabbles and exploitative record deals that have destroyed all too many rock groups. Bordowitz, a contributor to such magazines as Spin and Guitar Player, charts the band's lowly beginnings as a quartet of high school pals struggling to make ends meet on the northern California club circuit, their meteoric rise to the top of the charts following the release of their debut album in 1968 and the conflicts over creative controlAespecially between frontman John Fogerty and his brother and rhythm guitarist, TomAthat led to their breakup. Bordowitz provides evenhanded treatment of highly charged issues such as the often bitter sibling rivalry and the band's protracted legal wranglings with their record company, as well as insights into the songcraft behind their biggest hits, including "Proud Mary," "Bad Moon Rising" and "Have You Ever Seen the Rain." An unabashed fan, Bordowitz ably interweaves other critical assessments of the group's output over the years, persuasively demonstrating that CCR has earned their reputation as one of the most important bands in rock history. Photos. Agents, Fran Liebowitz and Jason Weiner. Foreign rights, Jennifer Hayes.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) were Bay Area music scene misfits: they eschewed the psychedelic excesses and drug use of their contemporaries while adhering to a strict work ethic that led to a prolific string of hit albums and singles from 1968 to 1972, including their most famous anthem, "Proud Mary." But the thing that made the group a success?the rigid creative control wielded by singer-songwriter-producer John Fogerty?also destroyed the group as the other three members struggled for more input. In his first book, and the first major biography of the band, freelance music writer Bordowitz brings CCR's complex story to life, from their decade-long struggle for success to the bitter in-fighting over the group's legacy that continues 25 years after Creedence self-destructed. Bordowitz never takes sides or passes judgment yet brilliantly illuminates the tragedy of CCR's lost potential. Demand may be heightened by Fogerty's current comeback album and tour. Highly recommended.?Lloyd Jansen, Stockton-San Joaquin Cty. P.L., CA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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