Was John Fogerty in Vietnam?

Was John Fogerty in Vietnam?

Fogerty received his draft notice for military service during the Vietnam War in 1966. ... During his time in the Army Reserve, Fogerty attended training at Fort Bragg, Fort Knox, and Fort Lee. He completed his active duty for training in July 1967, then served as a part-time reservist until being discharged in 1968.

Are any CCR members still alive?

Though the band has never officially reunited, John Fogerty continues to perform CCR songs as part of his solo act, while Cook and Clifford have performed as Creedence Clearwater Revisited since the 1990s.

What was John Fogerty accused of by his label?

self-plagiarism One of the strangest cases in music was one that Creedence Clearwater Revival's John Fogerty found himself defending in 1984, when he stood accused of self-plagiarism by his old record label. Creedence parted ways with their label Fantasy Inc.

Did anyone in CCR serve in Vietnam?

"I was on active duty for six months, but I was in the Reserves between 19," said Fogerty. ... "It was pretty intense because this was right at the height of the Vietnam War," said Fogerty. "Every young man's clock was running pretty fast."

What happened to John Fogerty's first wife?

Fogerty and his wife divorced in 1985. He married Julie Kramer on . CCR was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.

How old was Tom Fogerty when he passed away?

48 years (1941–1990) Tom Fogerty/Età al momento della morte Tom Fogerty, rhythm guitarist for the popular 1960's band Creedence Clearwater Revival, died Sept. 6. He was 48 years old. The cause of death was respiratory failure due to tuberculosis, said Terri Hinte, a spokeswoman for Fantasy Records.

Are John and Dan Fogerty brothers?

Tom Fogerty Dan FogertyBob FogertyJim Fogarty John Fogerty/Fratelli

Who did Fogerty sue?

Clifford and Cook have, since the mid-1990s, performed as Creedence Clearwater Revisited. In 1996, Fogerty sued them for using a name so similar to Creedence Clearwater Revival.

What broke up Creedence Clearwater Revival?

Artistically that was a mistake, but we felt we were trying to save the band.” They couldn't save it for long, though. In October 1972, five months after the Mardis Gras album (which still reached No. 12), John Fogerty disbanded Creedence Clearwater Revival, publicly citing Mardis Gras as a reason.

What do the lyrics of Fortunate Son mean?

"Fortunate Son" is a strong, impassioned statement against the Vietnam War and the political establishment in late-1960s America. The entire song is built upon the idea that there is as unbridgeable divide that splits the fortunate sons and the unfortunate sons in America.