To say CCR was a big band might be a understatement. From 1968 to 1972, CCR released 12 US Billboard Top 40 singles, 9 which landed in the Top 10. Although they were an American band, they translated well across the pond with four Top 10 hits in the UK and nine Top 10 hits in Australia. CCR released an incredible seven studio albums in four years with five albums peaking inside the Billboard Top 10. In fact, from January 1969 to December 1970, the band released five studio albums – Bayou Country, Green River, Willy and the Poor Boys, Cosmo’s Factory and Pendulum. Their popularity is still huge today as evidenced by the continued success of their greatest hits compilation Chronicle: The 20 Greatest Hits, released in 1976, which has sold more than 10 million copies and remained on the Billboard 200 for more than 500 weeks. The band called it quits after 1972’s Mardi Gras and each member went their separate way. Below is a list of the major albums each released as a solo artist, part of another band or produced/played a significant role in.
John Fogerty
Not surprisingly, the primary songwriter, lead singer and guitarist, John Fogerty has enjoyed the most successful solo career of any of the four members of CCR. Although John’s solo career has not been as commercially successfully as his band, he did release five US Billboard Top 40 hits and 1985’s Centerfield went to #1 on the Billboard 200.
The Blue Ridge Rangers(1973) by The Blue Ridge Rangers
John Fogerty(1975) by John Fogerty
Centerfield(1985) by John Fogerty
Eye of the Zombie(1986) by John Fogerty
I Like My Job!(1988) by Duke Tomato & the Power Trio (producer)
Blue Moon Swamp(1997) by John Fogerty
Deja Vu All Over Again(2004) by John Fogerty
Revival(2007) by John Fogerty
The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again(2009) by John Fogerty
Wrote a Song for Everyone(2013) by John Fogerty
Fogerty’s Factory(2020) by John Fogerty
Tom Fogerty
John’s brother Tom left CCR before the final album and began a solo career. His career did not generate much success but he did manage to release five solo albums along with three under the band name Ruby prior to his death in 1990.
Tom Fogerty(1972) by Tom Fogerty
Excalibur(1972) by Tom Fogerty
Do your Best(1972) by Walter Hawkins (producer)
Zephyr National(1974) by Tom Fogerty
Myopia(1974) by Tom Fogerty
Ruby(1976) by Ruby
Rock & Roll Madness (1978) by Ruby
Deal it Out(1981) by Tom Fogerty
Precious Gems(1984) by Ruby
Sidekicks (1992) by Tom Fogerty and Randy Oda
Stu Cook
CCR’s bassist, Stu Cook, remained busy throughout the 70’s and 80’s with various projects including The Don Harrison Band, Roky Erickson and country band Southern Pacific.
Cosmo(1972) by Doug Clifford
Groover’s Paradise(1974) by Doug Sahm
Zephyr National(1974) by Tom Fogerty
Myopia(1974) by Tom Fogerty
The Don Harrison Band(1976) by The Don Harrison Band
Red Hot (1977) by The Don Harrison Band
The Evil One(1981) by Roky Erickson and the Aliens
Killbilly Hill(1986) by Southern Pacific
Zuma(1988) by Southern Pacific
County Line(1990) by Southern Pacific
Doug Clifford
Following his run as drummer for CCR, Clifford worked with several other artists including The Don Harrison Band (along with Stu Cook) as well as producer for Doug Sahm and Sir Douglas Quintet.
Cosmo(1972) by Doug Clifford
Groover’s Paradise(1974) by Doug Sahm (producer and drums)
Zephyr National(1974) by Tom Fogerty
Myopia(1974) by Tom Fogerty
The Don Harrison Band(1976) by The Don Harrison Band
Red Hot(1977) by The Don Harrison Band
Midnight Sun(1983) by Sir Douglas Quintet (drums)
Day Dreaming at Midnight(1994) by Sir Douglas Quintet (producer and drums)
