Fred’s moon rising

Creedence revisits the “Fred”

By LINDSAY BIANCHI
lbianchi@thecitizennews.com

The second summer concert series at the Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater comes to a close with the classic 70s rock sound of Creedence Clearwater Revisited. Reformed in 1995 without the Fogerty brothers, original members Stu Cook and Doug “Cosmo” Clifford responded to a new generation’s enthusiasm for the band’s time-tested tunes with the release of a double live CD, “Recollection.” Their concerts feature all the songs that have become instantly recognizable as the Creedence sound. “Proud Mary,” “Born on the Bayou,” “Bad Moon Rising,” “Susie Q,” “Fortunate Son,” and “Who’ll Stop the Rain” are now standards in the American music catalog.

Originally formed in 1967 in El Cerrito, California after a stint as The Golliwogs, John Fogerty and brother Tom along with Cliiford and Cook hit the bigtime with the release of their first album containing the single “Proud Mary.” The song made it to the number two spot in 1969, paving the way for their signature Louisiana-flavored rock sound. The original band broke up in 1972, but continued to live on through radio airplay, proving that Creedence had created something lasting and genuine.

With the help of Elliot Easton, formerly of The Cars, on lead guitar, multi-instrumentalist Steve Gunner and lead vocalist John Tristao fleshing out the lyrics, Creedence Clearwater Revisited keeps “rollin’ down the river.”

Catch “Willy and the Poor Boys” in the act this Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. at the “Fred.” Tickets are $45 each. Phone 770-631-0630 or visit www.amphitheater.org for more imformation.