Launched in 1995, Revisited have now lasted more than five times longer than the original Creedence, which ran from 1968 to 1972. Revisited weren’t the first such reconfiguration, but until now, they’ve been one of the most enduring. These days, it’s become the new normal for heritage bands to tour with replacement (and usually younger) frontmen. Featuring only Cook and Clifford - but not Fogerty nor Fogerty’s late brother, rhythm guitarist Tom - Revisited remains what Cook calls, with a knowing chuckle, “somewhere between a cover band, a tribute band and the real deal.” The twist, of course, is that Revisited isn’t the original Creedence Clearwater Revival, the hard-driving band powered by the voice, songs and guitar of John Fogerty. There are far more years behind us than left in front of us.” We love the band, but we’ve had enough of hanging around a hotel room waiting to do our thing. It’s time to change things a bit and make the family the priority.”Īdds bassist Stu Cook, 73, “Frankly, the road is a drag. “We’ve got grandchildren and they’re growing like crazy before your eyes. “We’re calling it ‘The Final Revival,’” says drummer Doug Clifford, who will turn 74 in two weeks. The latest twist arrived last week, when Creedence Clearwater Revisited rolled out plans for their final live run, set to wrap up later this year. In the past few years, a growing number of classic-rock acts have announced farewell tours.
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