John Fogerty's long legal struggle with Fantasy Records owner Saul Zaentz exemplifies the harsh realities of the music industry, highlighting the pitfalls of poor contractual decisions.
For over 50 years, Fogerty battled for the rights to his songs, facing litigation after signing away crucial distribution and publishing rights early in his career.
The feud escalated to a point where Fogerty refused to perform any Creedence Clearwater Revival songs for 15 years to avoid benefitting Zaentz.
The situation shifted in 2004 when Concord Records acquired Fantasy, reinstating Fogerty's royalties and leading to him regaining ownership of many key CCR copyrights.
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