Bad Moon Rising: The Unofficial Story of Creedence Clearwater Rivival - Hardcover

Bordowitz, Hank

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0028648706 ISBN 13: 9780028648705

Publisher: Schirmer Reference, 1998

Synopsis

Traces the history of the popular rock band, and describes the reasons for their breakup and John Fogerty's long absence from recording

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Review

"If Hank Bordowitz's "Bad Moon Rising" isn't 'the saddest story in rock 'n' roll, ' . . . it certainly comes within kissing distance." --"USA Today"

" If Hank Bordowitz' s "Bad Moon Rising" isn' t ' the saddest story in rock ' n' roll, ' . . . it certainly comes within kissing distance." -- "USA Today"

"A new, pretty good examination of the group." --"Houston Chronicle"

"If Hank Bordowitz's Bad Moon Rising isn't 'the saddest story in rock 'n' roll, ' . . . it certainly comes within kissing distance." --"USA Today"

"Bordowitz brings CCR's complex story to life . . . [He] never takes sides or passes judgment yet brilliantly illuminates the tragedy of CCR's lost potential." --"Library Journal"

"Bordowitz's recounting of all the acrimony is well detailed and not too hyperbolic. This is a must read for CCR-philes." --"Booklist"

"Bordowitz brings CCR s complex story to life . . . [He] never takes sides or passes judgment yet brilliantly illuminates the tragedy of CCR s lost potential." "Library Journal""

"Bordowitz s recounting of all the acrimony is well detailed and not too hyperbolic. This is a must read for CCR-philes." "Booklist""

"If Hank Bordowitz s "Bad Moon Rising" isn t the saddest story in rock n roll, . . . it certainly comes within kissing distance." "USA Today""

"A new, pretty good examination of the group." "Houston Chronicle""

From the Publisher

Book Description, Author Information
Though only together for a few years, CCR captured the imagination of a generation with leader John Fogerty’s catchy songwriting, vibrant guitar playing, and strong vocals. Yet, it was not an easy ride to fame; Fogerty’s creative leadership was resented by the other band members, and ill-conceived contracts with their management and record company left the group burdened with crippling artistic obligations and relatively little to show for their work. The upshot has been a quarter-century of legal wrangling, broken careers, and—worst of all—lost potential. This book tells it all through interviews with the surviving band members, their managers, producers, and families. It draws on thousands of documents and court records—many made available to this author for the first time—to tell the group’s story.

Hank Bordowitz has contributed articles to Spin, Guitar Player and Musician, plus dozens more.

Edition details

• Publisher: Schirmer Reference
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0028648706
• ISBN 13: 9780028648705
• Binding: Hardcover