Creedence Clearwater Revival singer who later pursued a solo career.
He took guitar lessons from Barry Olivier.
He is listed on Rolling Stone's list of 100 Greatest Guitarists and 100 Greatest Singers.
He got married to Martha Paiz on September 4, 1965, after their divorce, he married Julie Lebiedzinski on April 20, 1991.
He was once in the band, Tommy Fogerty and the Blue Velvets, with Doug Clifford.