Fortunate Son

The legendary singer-songwriter and creative force behind Creedence Clearwater Revival shares his story in this bestselling memoir.

A Washington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of the Year

One of The DailyBeast’s Best Memoirs & Autobiographies of the Year

“Fortunate Son will take you on a fascinating journey in the tormented artist's own voice.”― Houston Chronicle

Creedence Clearwater Revival is one of the most important and beloved bands in the history of rock, and John Fogerty wrote, sang, and produced their instantly recognizable classics: “Proud Mary,” “Bad Moon Rising,” “Born on the Bayou,” and more. Now he reveals how he brought CCR to number one in the world, eclipsing even the Beatles in 1969. By the next year, though, Creedence was falling apart; their amazing, enduring success exploded and faded in just a few short years.

Fortunate Son takes readers from Fogerty's Northern California roots, through Creedence's success and the retreat from music and public life, to his hard-won revival as a solo artist who finally found love.

“A natural storyteller, folksy and crusty, Fogerty chronicles the brief but brilliant success of his band, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and its tragic collapse.”―The Washington Post

“Mr. Fogerty's story will entertain fans, musicians and lovers of American roots music, yet it stands as one more cautionary tale about the darker side of the music business, where artists not handling their due diligence pay dearly. Fortunate Son is the tale of one who fought those battles and ultimately emerged a survivor.”―Pittsburgh Post-Gazette