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Why CCR Vanished After Only 2 Years

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A stab at the wild CCR / John Fogerty story. Actual video begins at 30s mark. CCR rose to fame in 1968 and '69 and by 1971 the Fogerty brothers had broken up, with the band breaking up one year later. I was familiar with CCR's music, and a casual fan, but had no idea what had happened or how short-lived they were. This is mainly John’s side of the story. I'm just practicing editing around topics I enjoy, not doing any hard-hitting journalism here. I wasn't around for it, but at one time John Fogerty's Creedence Clearwater Revival was considered the best band in the world. Then jealousies quickly imploded the group in 1971, after just over 2 years of recording. But the worst came in the years following - greed, short-sightedness, and betrayals highlight what many would call the most tragic story in rock history. Where Are They Now? John Fogerty has been happily married since 1991, still plays in concert, and often records and posts music with his children. Once Saul

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