Tom Fogerty

Tom Fogerty (born November 9, 1941, Berkeley, California, USA - died September 6, 1990, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA) was an American guitarist, pianist and vocalist.

He is the older brother of [a=John Fogerty] and founding member of [a252460] and [a252102]. Tom left CCR in 1971 due to tensions with his brother, John, and pursued a solo career. He also performed with the band [a1402493]. CCR continued as a trio without Tom for one more album, before breaking up.

Tom died in 1990 from A.I.D.S. related complications, having contracted the disease from a blood transfusion.