John Fogerty: Wrote A Song For Everyone

Exhibit Info

On View - Sep 26, 2013 - Mar 16, 2014

John Fogerty: Wrote A Song For Everyone is named after his current album Wrote A Song For Everyone (Vanguard Records), hailed by fans and critics alike including a rare 5-star lead review in Rolling Stone. This reflective exhibit offers visitors a unique look at the musical career of the singer, songwriter and guitarist, who, for more than 45 years, has been making music that continues to speak in a powerful way to generations of musicians and music lovers alike.

On display through March 16, 2014, the John Fogerty: Wrote A Song For Everyone exhibit features:

• Centerfield “baseball bat” guitar
• Played during his solo career
• Dobro guitar from 1969’s Green River album cover
• John’s personal scrapbook from his time with Creedence Clearwater Revival
• Handwritten lyrics to “Proud Mary”
• Fogerty’s high-school diploma and yearbook
• Costumes, posters, awards, and albums
• Personal correspondence, tour ephemera, and photographs
• The original recording contract CCR signed with Fantasy Records that came back to haunt him
• Much more