John Fogerty was at school with Stu Alden and Doug Clifford in El Cerrito,
California and formed covers band the Blue Velvets with them to back Fogerty's
elder brother Tom. However, when the younger Fogerty started writing his own
material, he also took over as lead singer to perform it. Signed to Fantasy
Records, they became The Golliwogs but changed their name to Creedence
Clearwater Revival in time for their 1969 debut album, which produced one hit
single - a cover of an old rockabilly hit Suzie Q. Second album Bayou Country
confirmed their growing identity as compelling roots...