Silent Majority Weren’t Keepin’ Quiet Anymore

Posted by Lance Davis - November 18, 2016 - Creedence, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Uncle Tupelo

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It’s been just over a week since the United States of America finally, mercifully held its presidential election and with Donald Trump’s unexpected victory, Liberal America lost its fucking mind. I mean, IT HAS LOST. ITS. FUCKING. MIND. I didn’t want to write anything in the immediate wake of the election because emotions were too […]

A-Chooglin’ on Down to New Orleans

Posted by Lance Davis - October 23, 2012 - CCR, Creedence, Doug Clifford, John Fogerty, Stu Cook, Tom Fogerty

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Creedence Clearwater Revival Royal Albert Hall London, England April 14, 1970 John Fogerty: vocals, guitar Tom Fogerty: rhythm guitar Stu Cook: bass Doug Clifford: drums Here’s a ferocious live document of Creedence at their live apex. This was a few months before the release of Cosmo’s Factory, so the setlist was composed of songs from […]

LAMF: A Study in Rock ‘n’ Roll DNA

Posted by Lance Davis - December 5, 2010 - Black Keys, Chuck Berry, Creedence, Don and Dewey, Germs, Humpers, Jerry Nolan, Johnny Thunders, Neckbones, New York Dolls, Replacements, Sonics, Stones, X

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“The Heartbreakers blew everyone away, for no more reason than that they were just more experienced — they had their roots in R&B and rock ‘n’ roll. They were able to go onstage and draw on all that, whereas these kids (The Damned, Clash, and Sex Pistols) couldn’t draw on anything yet. Real rock […]

The Great(est) American Rock ‘n’ Roll Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival

Posted by Lance Davis - September 11, 2010 - Booker T and the MGs, CCR, Creedence, Doug Clifford, John Fogerty, Stu Cook, Tom Fogerty, Uncle Tupelo

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How fundamentally badass is Creedence Clearwater Revival? They appeal to everybody over the age of embryo and younger than 102. Men and women. Whites, blacks, and all manner of ethnicity in between. Fancypants intellectuals and working class mulletheads. They’re beloved for heavy rock songs with big, fat guitar tones, twangy, backporch country, and high, […]

… And I Couldn’t Even Talk To You

Posted by Lance Davis - August 28, 2010 - Creedence, I love you Leilani, Jeff Tweedy, John Fogerty, Mavis Staples

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“At one point my wife and I had a mild misunderstanding. I wouldn’t even call it a fight. She was miffed, taking our young son out, wishing I’d be a little more involved. But there I was, the musician manic and possessed, holding everything up. Without me, it all collapses, so I’m feeling quite put […]