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American rock band renowned for their raw, roots-oriented sound blending rock and roll, swamp rock, and Americana during the late 1960s. Formed in El Cerrito, California in 1967, Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) featured John Fogerty (vocals/guitar), Tom Fogerty (guitar), Stu Cook (bass), and Doug Clifford (drums). Despite hailing from California, they crafted a distinctly Southern sound, scoring nine top-10 singles including 'Proud Mary' and 'Bad Moon Rising'. Internal conflicts led to Tom Fogerty's departure in 1971 and the band's dissolution in 1972. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.

• Band members initially performed together since 1959 under names like The Blue Velvets and The Golliwogs before rebranding as CCR in 1967.
• John Fogerty controlled nearly all creative aspects—writing, arranging, and producing their music—which caused resentment among other members who felt sidelined.
• Legal battles erupted post-breakup: John Fogerty sued Fantasy Records for decades over royalty disputes and famously faced a lawsuit where he was accused of plagiarizing... himself.
• Tom Fogerty died in 1990 from AIDS complications after receiving a tainted blood transfusion during back surgery.
• The non-John Fogerty members formed Creedence Clearwater Revisited in 1995, triggering further legal conflicts over trademark rights.