Tom Fogerty

Biography

Tom Fogerty was a founding member of Creedence Clearwater Revival and rhythm guitarist for the band. Born in Berkeley, California, he grew up playing music with various groups before joining his brother John's band, the Blue Velvets. Tom's musical career took off after he joined CCR, but his health struggles due to AIDS ultimately led to his untimely death in 1990. He was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.