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John Fogerty is an influential American rock musician known for his distinctive voice and creative talent. Born on May 28, 1945, he was the primary songwriter and lead singer of the iconic band Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR). CCR achieved significant success in the late 1960s and early 1970s, with Fogerty's songs holding a significant place in rock music history.

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“I think at times the very strong feelings I have about my country coincide with my musical ability, and I'm able to actually turn it into music, a song or even hopefully a memorable song, sometimes. You may find it surprising, but I'm a very intense, proud American. I love being an American.”

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“I was deluding myself that the song was almost not important, but I think the real thing that was happening was almost like self-hypnosis or mediation. The guitar lick was the transcendental key that unlocked my brain. It freed me. And then it all became easy. It's funny now, because I've had times when it wasn't easy.”

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“When the bad stuff was really intense in my life, it was really what you would call writer's block. Your facility is just not as good because you feel so bad. I've heard of people right on the verge of suicide coming up with some of their best work. I wish I could think of an example, other than Van Gogh, perhaps!”

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“Other people want a career or success because they think that will help them find their personal life somewhere. I've done it the other way around. What I have is what everybody else is looking for. I know I've got it made. I know I'm a very lucky man. That came first. Then the music and the career just kind of took care of themselves.”

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“I stuck with that size because I could bend the strings so well, and somewhere along the line I must have gotten it into my mind that I had small hands, so I was thinking I'd never be able to play a full-scale guitar, but I also felt like I was cheating or cutting corners.”

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“Sometimes I think life is just a rodeo, the trick is to ride and make it to the bell.”

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“I practice really hard, every day. I started that about 13 or 14 years ago; it's a discipline now. But the writing is a whole other thing. It'll come from handling a guitar, mostly; thinking up little guitar riffs. I was born and raised a rock 'n' roll guy, and that's the rock 'n' roll ethic, at least through my experience.”

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“Even though James Burton was my idol, I didn't think I could carry his shoes back then.”

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“And I now think that Stratocasters and Telecasters are way cool.”

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“But I think beautiful is simple and elegant, like a ballad with simple harmony.”

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Born: May 28, 1945
Known for: Musician
Quotes: 54

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