Creedence Clearwater Revival: The '60s

Roots rock began when Creedence Clearwater Revival cooked up a sweaty, swampy gumbo of blues, country, soul and first-gen rock ‘n' roll. With John Fogerty's rough-hewn vocals adding extra intensity to archetypal classic-rock sing-alongs like the steady-rolling “Proud Mary” and the celebratory street-band stomper “Down On the Corner”, their early tunes helped put an entire generation in touch with its musical heritage.