Rating: 
Summary: A Great Book
Review: Let me start by saying that this book is definitely a must have for any CCR/John Fogerty fan, or for anyone who wants to read "the saddest story in Rock And Roll". I just want to set the record straight for all of the reviewers that seem pissed off that there wasn't an interview with John in the making of the book: John wanted nothing to do with the book. Hank B. didn't just go and interview Stu and Doug and just leave John out of it. John didn't want to be interviewed for the book. And it's not like Stu and Doug do all of the talking in the book. There are tons of quotes from interviews that John has done over the years. Also, I don't really see how this book seems so one-sided to some people. When certain incidents are brought up in the book, both sides of the story are told. Let me just end by saying that this is one of the greatest biographies I've ever read.
Rating:
Summary: A Great Book
Review: Let me start by saying that this book is definitely a must have for any CCR/John Fogerty fan, or for anyone who wants to read "the saddest story in Rock And Roll". I just want to set the record straight for all of the reviewers that seem pissed off that there wasn't an interview with John in the making of the book: John wanted nothing to do with the book. Hank B. didn't just go and interview Stu and Doug and just leave John out of it. John didn't want to be interviewed for the book. And it's not like Stu and Doug do all of the talking in the book. There are tons of quotes from interviews that John has done over the years. Also, I don't really see how this book seems so one-sided to some people. When certain incidents are brought up in the book, both sides of the story are told. Let me just end by saying that this is one of the greatest biographies I've ever read.
Rating: 
Summary: Poor Effort
Review: NOT A GOOD BOOK ABOUT CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL. Save your money and go research at your local library insteed.
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Summary: this book is one sided, it dont even come close to the truth
Review: this book dont even come close to the truth!i know JOHN FOGERTY! and you cant get the truth when you interview the bad seed only, you figure it out from there. JOHN FOGERTY GOT SCREWED!!!! THATS THE TRUTH. the other guys are jelious, thats the problem with them. they had their chance the first time around, if not for the other members CCR may have surived. i was one of the biggest ccr fans in the world, and still am.and no matter what musicians play with JOHN FOGERTY HE WAS CCR. the other guys were musicans only, they couldnt sing! mardi gras proved that. so how could this book shed any new light on the truth when its a lie! no fogerty interview! come on guys lets get real ever time JOHN comes out with something new the other guys come out from hiding, you dont here from them until you hear from JOHN FOGERTY first. write another book! the truth this time.... johnny deal, chatsworth georgia.
Rating: 
Summary: Very Infomative
Review: This book gives a badly neede history of one of the greatest bands of the modern rock n roll era, Creedence Clearwater Revival. Although the book is somewhat slanted against John Fogerty, it gives some accurate interviews behind the scenes of a fine band that unfortunately broke up before it had to. Very often rock bands do not last as egos are very fragile and there is so much pressure to keep on performing. This is fully detailed in this biography. The writing style of the author does not bother me as it did others who reviewed this work. This is a good choice for those who want to understand what happened behind the scenes of Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Rating:
Summary: Very Infomative
Review: This book gives a badly neede history of one of the greatest bands of the modern rock n roll era, Creedence Clearwater Revival. Although the book is somewhat slanted against John Fogerty, it gives some accurate interviews behind the scenes of a fine band that unfortunately broke up before it had to. Very often rock bands do not last as egos are very fragile and there is so much pressure to keep on performing. This is fully detailed in this biography. The writing style of the author does not bother me as it did others who reviewed this work. This is a good choice for those who want to understand what happened behind the scenes of Creedence Clearwater Revival.
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Summary: Very Detailed
Review: This book gives a very good account of the history of one of America's Greatest Rock N Roll bands. The story really unfloded itself AFTER the band broke up. Its so sad that with so many rock n roll bands having reunions years after breaking up, this will never happen with the surviving members of this band. It would be nice to hear more from John's point of view as the book somewhat sides with Stu and Doug. Whereas Stu and Doug were a very talented rhythm section, how often has one heard original material from these guys? John Fogerty has proven with his solo releases that he was the straw that stirred the Creedence Drink. None the less, John could have been a little more diplomatic about things particularly at the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame Jam. If anything, this book will have you thinking, What If at many critical junctures. Just try to overcome the slight bias against John and you will find this book very informative
Rating:
Summary: Well done, in-depth research.
Review: This book is a really good read. Hank puts into perspective, the tensions which inevitably caused the band to break up. The book shows the bitterness still felt between the surviving band members. The book covers all bases of the tragic story of CCR. Once I read this book, I never listened to a CCR song the same way again
Rating:
Summary: Stopping at the Log Where Catfish Bite
Review: This is a book to be admired. Well researched, it tells the story of Creedence--warts and all (and believe me there are plenty of em). The author correctly describes it as the saddest story in Rock `n Roll. My only criticism is that there seems to be a slight bias against John and I'm not totally convinced that such a bitter portrait of the man is justified. You have to remember he was the goose that laid the golden eggs and yet was shot down in his prime. It takes us back to the beginning--the dance halls of the late 50s and a band called Tommy Fogerty and the Blue Velvets. Tom would eventually have to step aside to younger brother John who emerged with a distinctive roaring voice, a sizzling lead guitar showcasing the Swamp Rock sound, not too mention an extraordinary gift for songwriting--he was the master of the 3-minute single. John would go on to write classics: Proud Mary, Green River, Bad Moon Rising, Looking Out My Backdoor, Have You Ever Seen the Rain? Etc. Everything he touched turned to gold. Incredibly all these CCR classics seemed to be sandwiched between 1969-71. The author gives some insight into what inspired Fogerty to write these songs e.g. love of nature, fascination for the South, coming from a broken home, socio-political statements, etc. But then the band self-destructed. Were the other jealous band members responsible for this or was this John's intention ("Fogerty's Revenge" as one critic described it at the time)? In 1972 the band split, yet here the story really begins--the second half of the book should simply be titled "John Fogerty versus the Rest of the World"--decade long court cases between John and the record company--bitter feuds between John and the other band members--years of seclusion from John, completely shunning the limelight (even laughed at by strangers in supermarkets!)--the reemergence of John in 1985 only to be taken to court for his song Old Man Down the Road (for the bizarre charge of infringing the copyright of one his own CCR songs (Run Through the Jungle))--the tragic death of brother Tom in 1990 with John and he unable to resolve their differences--John refusing to allow surviving band members to play with him in 1993 when CCR were inducted in to the Rock `n Roll Hall of Fame. It's all in here, and the author Hank Bordowitz builds up the story beautifully. Despite the bitter feuds, CCR will go down in history as one of the great American bands and Fogerty will go down in history as one of the great singer/songwriters. A must for the serious CCR fan.
Rating:
Summary: Stopping at the Log Where Catfish Bite
Review: This is a book to be admired. Well researched, it tells the story of Creedence--warts and all (and believe me there are plenty of em). The author correctly describes it as the saddest story in Rock 'n Roll. My only criticism is that there seems to be a slight bias against John and I'm not totally convinced that such a bitter portrait of the man is justified. You have to remember he was the goose that laid the golden eggs and yet was shot down in his prime. It takes us back to the beginning--the dance halls of the late 50s and a band called Tommy Fogerty and the Blue Velvets. Tom would eventually have to step aside to younger brother John who emerged with a distinctive roaring voice, a sizzling lead guitar showcasing the Swamp Rock sound, not too mention an extraordinary gift for songwriting--he was the master of the 3-minute single. John would go on to write classics: Proud Mary, Green River, Bad Moon Rising, Looking Out My Backdoor, Have You Ever Seen the Rain? Etc. Everything he touched turned to gold. Incredibly all these CCR classics seemed to be sandwiched between 1969-71. The author gives some insight into what inspired Fogerty to write these songs e.g. love of nature, fascination for the South, coming from a broken home, socio-political statements, etc. But then the band self-destructed. Were the other jealous band members responsible for this or was this John's intention ("Fogerty's Revenge" as one critic described it at the time)? In 1972 the band split, yet here the story really begins--the second half of the book should simply be titled "John Fogerty versus the Rest of the World"--decade long court cases between John and the record company--bitter feuds between John and the other band members--years of seclusion from John, completely shunning the limelight (even laughed at by strangers in supermarkets!)--the reemergence of John in 1985 only to be taken to court for his song Old Man Down the Road (for the bizarre charge of infringing the copyright of one his own CCR songs (Run Through the Jungle))--the tragic death of brother Tom in 1990 with John and he unable to resolve their differences--John refusing to allow surviving band members to play with him in 1993 when CCR were inducted in to the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame. It's all in here, and the author Hank Bordowitz builds up the story beautifully. Despite the bitter feuds, CCR will go down in history as one of the great American bands and Fogerty will go down in history as one of the great singer/songwriters. A must for the serious CCR fan.
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