 After getting their name back, this Creedence
Clearwater Revisited is hotter than ever! Includes two original members and
minus John Fogerty.
Stu Cook and Doug "Cosmo" Clifford may not have intended it, but their band
Creedence Clearwater Revisited has taken on a startling life of its own. The
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rhythm section (bass and drums respectively) from the
legendary Creedence Clearwater Revival launched the Revisited project in 1995 to
play live Creedence Clearwater Revival hits.
Having now performed all over North America, Europe and Asia, knocking out
crowds who witness the experience of Creedence Clearwater Revival members
performing the songs that are still repeatedly played on the radio and are a
staple in films, Creedence Clearwater Revisited has come a long way.
Creedence Clearwater Revisited is the latest chapter of in the now four-decade
long journey that began in the 60's when Creedence Clearwater Revival's
distinctive rock sound captured the world's imagination. Classics like "Suzie
Q," "Born on the Bayou," "Run Through The Jungle," "Bad Moon Rising," "Fortunate
Son" and "Who'll Stop the Rain" have earned the band a following that has stayed
faithful over the years and continues to grow today.
Following Creedence Clearwater Revival's breakup in 1972, Stu joined some former
Doobie Brothers in the pioneering country-rock band, Southern Pacific, while
Cosmo performed with the renowned Sir Douglas Quintet. In 1995, after realizing
they both missed playing Creedence music live, Stu and Cosmo launched the
Revisited project not knowing what the reaction would be. The public's embrace
of Creedence Clearwater Revisited turned out to be overwhelming and the group
has since played some 100-plus shows a year around the globe.
In Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Stu and Cosmo have brought together a group
of musicians who passionately and faithfully deliver live the sound and spirit
of the music and what it was about. Lead guitarist Elliot Easton originally
found fame playing with the 80's hit machine The Cars and his blues rock guitar
and soaring solos are a perfect fit in Creedence Clearwater Revisited. Lead
vocals are handled by John Tristao, whose career started with the late 60's band
People and its top-ten hit "I Love You." John's powerful tenor and endless
energy leave audiences astounded. Multi-instrumentalist Steve Gunner (keyboards,
guitar, percussion, harmonica, high harmonies) rounds out the band's timeless
sound.
Cosmo, Stu, Elliot, John, Steve and Creedence Clearwater Revisited remain true
to the musical legacy that has inspired a generation and stood the test of time.
"We thought if we could find the musicians that could capture the sound and
recreate what the music was about, we'd do it," recalls Cook. "If we couldn't,
we wouldn't."
"I couldn't imagine coming together and staying together better than this
organization," offers Cook, who likens Revisited's intra-band rapport to that of
early Creedence Clearwater Revival, when the band was slugging it out in Central
California as the Golliwogs.
Creedence Clearwater Revival's distinctive rock captured the imagination of the
pop world – the songs made great three minute radio gems – and the more
politicized subculture, and they successfully bridged the gap between the
underground and mainstream audiences. Writer Greil Marcus wrote that "rarely in
rock and roll history has there been so close a relation between creative
achievement and audience response."
Creedence clearwater Revisited members are:
Stu Cook - Bass
Doug "Cosmo" Clifford - Drums
John Tristao - Lead Vocals
Elliot Easton - Lead Guitar
Steve Gunner - Keyboards, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
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