Fortunate Son
Creedence Clearwater Revival, 1969, from Willy and the Poor Boys. Solo by John Fogerty.
Fierce, clipped lead fills drive the protest anthem with punk-like urgency.
Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival is #15 in our ranking of the best Creedence Clearwater Revival guitar solos. The solo is played by John Fogerty and the song was released in 1969.
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Who played the guitar solo on Fortunate Son?
John Fogerty played the solo on Creedence Clearwater Revival's Fortunate Son (1969).