John Fogerty Quotes

What happens is, especially when I was writing for my band, Creedence, and it's the way I write now, I go into "guitar lick" mode. When I do, it sort of leads into a real song. I'd say to myself, your songwriting is coming up with a guitar lick, and the rest is easy!

John Fogerty Creedence Clearwater Revival

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  John Fogerty Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • Writing
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