Tom Fogerty

Thomas Richard Fogerty (November 9, 1941 – September 6, 1990) was an American musician, best known as the rhythm guitarist for Creedence Clearwater Revival. He was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.[edit]

Thomas Richard Fogerty spent his final years in Scottsdale, Arizona, having relocated from California following his departure from the music industry. He passed away on September 6, 1990, at the age of 48, with the official cause of death attributed to complications arising from AIDS. Medical accounts widely report that he contracted the HIV virus through a tainted blood transfusion received during back surgery performed prior to his death. Tributes from peers and the AIDS community acknowledged his role as the rhythm guitarist for Creedence Clearwater Revival, while later interviews by his brother John Fogerty addressed their past feuds and offered a reflection on their relationship. Specific details regarding the date, location, or attendees of his funeral remain private. His legacy received institutional recognition through posthumous induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of Creedence Clearwater Revival, and archival releases continued to appear decades later, including a 2026 issue of a 1971 live show featuring Jerry Garcia.[edit]