Creedence Clearwater Revival remains one of the most influential American rock bands of the late 1960s, known for their concise, rootsy sound and memorable melodies. Led by John Fogerty, CCR helped define swamp rock and classic rock radio staples that still attract new listeners today.
1) Though their sound is often identified with the American South, Creedence Clearwater Revival formed and lived in El Cerrito, California — a San Francisco Bay Area suburb.