A tribute to one of the biggest bands in rock ’n roll history comes to Zumbrota's State Theatre on Saturday, November 17, at 7:30 pm, when Justin Ploof and the Throwbacks perform their Rockumentary Born on the Bayou: A Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival. Tickets are $22 in advance, $25 the day of the show and can be purchased by calling Crossings at (507) 732-7616.
Not only will audiences hear hits like “Fortunate Son,” “Bad Moon Rising,” and “Down on the Corner,” they will also be treated to a complete “blast from the past” show experience. Behind the music is a story, the makings for a rockumentary! Justin Ploof and The Throwbacks are the original authors of the rockumentary, which includes vintage footage and brief narration. The show starts with CCR’s formation and rise to fame, peaking in 1969-70, the troubles between brothers John and Tom Fogerty, and the decline and eventual demise of the band.
Slides of the band and historic footage of the Vietnam police action during anti-war songs add context to the music. The presentation also includes some little-known facts about the band.
The Throwbacks include Ploof, brother Jason Ploof and father Dan Ploof. They have performed other Rockumentaries, including “Dylan: Under the Covers,” and “Running Down a Dream: The Tom Petty Story.” They have shared the stage with the likes of Soul Asylum, Bobby Vee, Joan Jett, and Jessie Lang. Their incredible attention to detail and quality of musicianship will wow you from the first chord right on through to the rousing end. Guest musicians will help the Ploofs hit all the authentic notes so every song will leave audiences thinking they’ve traveled back to the ’60s.
CCR consisted of lead vocalist, lead guitarist, and primary songwriter John Fogerty, his brother and rhythm guitarist Tom Fogerty, bassist Stu Cook, and drummer Doug Clifford. While the band members originated from the San Francisco Bay Area, they played music that traveled from country rock to swamp rock, emphasizing Southern themes and styles.
The band has sold 26 million albums in the United States alone, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. On Rolling Stone's 100 greatest artists of all time, they are listed as number 82.