John Fogerty, the greatest “triple threat” in rock, is Fraser Valley bound

I've always thought that John Fogerty was the ultimate "triple threat". When he was the leader of Creedence Clearwater Revival—and after that, on much of his solo work—he was an incredibly gifted songwriter and a kick-ass swamp-rock guitar player. And then there's that voice: just so raspy and raw and full of fire. Add 'em up … Continue reading John Fogerty, the greatest “triple threat” in rock, is Fraser Valley bound

Stone Gossard says Pearl Jam’s hard work is all paying off

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, DEC. 19, 1991 By Steve Newton When a rock writer does a lot of “phoners”—media slang for telephone interviews—with bands that are coming to town, once in a while wires get crossed. This scribbler was planning to speak to Pearl Jam vocalist Eddie Vedder last week, but guitarist Stone … Continue reading Stone Gossard says Pearl Jam’s hard work is all paying off

Pro-peace Fogerty’s rebel fire still burns on Revival

ORIGINALLY POSTED ON STRAIGHT.COM, JULY 25, 2007 By Steve Newton I have a theory, and the theory that I have, which is mine, is that John Fogerty is the greatest rock ’n’ roller of all time. When it comes to incredible singing, brilliant songwriting, and killer guitar, nobody can touch him. At the age of … Continue reading Pro-peace Fogerty’s rebel fire still burns on Revival