Historical Artist Profile
Creedence Clearwater Revival
⭐ HOF Inductee / Class of 1993
Biography & Overview
Creedence Clearwater Revival, commonly abbreviated as CCR or simply Creedence, was an American rock band formed in El Cerrito, California, in 1959. The band consisted of lead vocalist, lead guitarist, and primary songwriter John Fogerty; his brother, rhythm guitarist Tom Fogerty; bassist Stu Cook; and drummer Doug Clifford. These members had played together since 1959, first as the Blue Velvets and later as the Golliwogs, before settling on Creedence Clearwater Revival in 1967.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
12 Charted Tracks
"Bad Moon Rising"
Entered Charts: 1969
Peak: #2
"Green River"
Entered Charts: 1969
Peak: #2
"Proud Mary"
Entered Charts: 1969
Peak: #2
"Lookin' Out My Back Door/Long As I Can See The Light"
Entered Charts: 1970
Peak: #2
"Travelin' Band/Who'll Stop The Rain"
Entered Charts: 1970
Peak: #2
"Down On The Corner/Fortunate Son"
Entered Charts: 1969
Peak: #3
"Up Around The Bend/Run Through The Jungle"
Entered Charts: 1970
Peak: #4
"Sweet Hitch-Hiker"
Entered Charts: 1971
Peak: #6
"Have You Ever Seen The Rain/Hey Tonight"
Entered Charts: 1971
Peak: #8
"Suzie Q. (Part One)"
Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #11
"Fortunate Son"
Entered Charts: 1969
Peak: #14
"Someday Never Comes"
Entered Charts: 1972
Peak: #25
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
9 Charted Tracks
"Bad Moon Rising"
Entered Charts: 1969
#1 HIT
"Up Around The Bend"
Entered Charts: 1970
Peak: #3
"Proud Mary"
Entered Charts: 1969
Peak: #8
"Travellin' Band"
Entered Charts: 1970
Peak: #8
"Gen River"
Entered Charts: 1969
Peak: #19
"Long As I Can See The Light"
Entered Charts: 1970
Peak: #20
"Down On The Corner"
Entered Charts: 1970
Peak: #31
"Have You Ever Seen The Rain?"
Entered Charts: 1971
Peak: #36
"Sweet Hitch-Hiker"
Entered Charts: 1971
Peak: #36