Tom Fogerty, Stu Cook & Doug Clifford (1972-)

Tom Fogerty Solo Career

In February 1971, Tom Fogerty, fed up with the dominant role of his younger brother, left Creedence Clearwater Revival to undertake a solo career. He initially participated in an informal group which included guitarist Jerry Garcia and organist Merle Saunders, before completing four moderately successful albums.

His first solo effort, Tom Fogerty, peaked at #78 in the US, and the third one, Zephyr National, from the year 1974, is generally regarded as his best collection.

Tom Fogerty then formed a new band, Ruby, around Randy Oda (guitar/keyboards), Anthony Davis (bass) and Bobby Cochran (drums). The group recorded three albums, the last of which was preceded by Tom's final solo set, Deal It Out. Fogerty moved to Flagstaff, Arizona during the mid 80's. He died of AIDS in September 1990, contracted following a back operation.

Post-Creedence Careers of Stu Cook & Doug Clifford

Original bassist Stu Cook and drummer Doug Clifford played in various bands since the disbanding of Creedence Clearwater Revival, but without major commercial success. Their main projects included Sir Douglas Quintet, and Don Harrison Band in the 70's. and Cook played in Southern Pacific in late 80's. In 1972, Clifford released his one and only solo album, Doug 'Cosmo' Clifford.

In 1995, Cook and Clifford comprised a band named Creedence Clearwater Revisited. Joined by three other musicians, they have performed Creedence songs and completed successful world tours. In 1998, they released their first album, Recollection, which was recorded live in late 1997. John Fogerty has had no association with the band.