John Fogerty performs at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park on Sept. 3, 2026.
John Fogerty’s The Legacy Tour – as well as the 2025 release Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years – has given the iconic musician, singer, and songwriter an opportunity to revisit his Creedence Clearwater Revival music on his own terms as he now owns the publishing rights to the CCR catalog after a five-decade-long legal fight. On Sept. 3, 2026, Fogerty launched the fall leg of the Legacy Tour to an enthusiastic crowd at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park.
Joining Fogerty on this string of dates is Steve Winwood, who began the night with a performance full of his own legendary hits from his solo career as well as fan favorites by Traffic, Blind Faith, and The Spencer Davis Group. The Traffic instrumental “Glad” gave Winwood an opportunity to showcase his talents on the keys early in the night and “Can’t Find My Way Home,” which was played second, was the first of many sing-alongs.
“It’s great to be here again,” Winwood said at the top of his set. “We’ve got some music for you before John Fogerty and his band come on and play you some good music. Until then, we’re gonna play some rock music perhaps of a certain vintage.”
Steve Winwood performs at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park on Sept. 3, 2026.
The music of Winwood has aged like a fine wine. From “Gimme Some Lovin’” – which was released by the Spencer Davis Group in 1966 – to “Back in the High Life Again” and its beautiful mandolin solo, the entire set was filled with stone cold classics. Perhaps the biggest highlight in a show full of highlights was the flurrying jam and stellar saxophone solo of “I’m a Man.”
After playing a video intro in which Fogerty spoke about the impact and the importance of finally owning his songs again, the man, the myth, the legend and His Traveling Band took the stage to a standing ovation.
“We’re so happy to be here in Chicago,” said Fogerty. “You know, I just got my songs back and I’m gonna do every one of ’em so, c’mon let’s go!”
What happened next was a bona fide hit parade that kicked-off with “Bad Moon Rising,” “Up Around the Bend,” and “Green River” all appearing in rapid succession. Fogerty’s music has been the soundtrack of our lives for generations. As such, there was a good amount of nostalgia for the days of “peace and love” peppered throughout the show. Fogerty shared stories from the past with fondness and a sense of humor, often encouraging younger fans to “ask your grandpa” if they weren’t familiar with one of his throwback references.
One of the most magical glimpses back in time, came before Fogerty played the Creedence classic “Who’ll Stop the Rain,” which he strummed on the very same customized Rickenbacker guitar on which he wrote the song following CCR’s appearance at a very rainy Woodstock.
“I played this guitar at Woooooodstooooock,” Fogerty exclaimed, before continuing with his tale. “That was a fun weekend, way back when, five-hundred-thousand people all getting muddy and wet and most of ’em didn’t even pay as a matter of fact… After that weekend, I came home and wrote this song [“Who’ll Stop the Rain”] on this guitar.
John Fogerty performs at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park on Sept. 3, 2026.
The entire evening felt like a family reunion of sorts. Fans enjoyed shared memories while making a few new ones too. Part of the familial vibe came from the fact that Fogerty’s sons Shane and Tyler – the latter of whom led the charge during a ferocious rendition of the Golliwogs single “Fight Fire”– shared the stage, trading guitar licks, with their dad. Fogerty also shared a tender tribute to his wife, Julie, with the romantic “Joy of My Life.”
Fogerty is probably best known for his incomparable talents as a songwriter, so it’s easy to forget that he is also an absolutely masterful guitar player. His cover of “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” showcased his incredible range as a captivating solo reimagining the song’s melody led to an face-melting shred-fest of wailing guitars later in the tune. Before “Keep On Chooglin’,” Fogerty introduced the song with another instrumental interlude that was among the most exciting and experimental guitar work of the night.
Elsewhere in the show, “Have You Ever Seen the Rain?” included a lovely call-and-response type communal singing experience and “Centerfield,” during which Fogerty donned a Cubs hat, had fans screaming “put me in coach.” “Lookin’ Out My Back Door,” “Fortunate Son,” and “Proud Mary” were further highlights of his setlist.
Songs aren’t merely catchy little ditties. They are a piece of someone’s heart and soul. Thank goodness John Fogerty’s songs are back with him where they belong and thank goodness he is generous enough to share them with all of us.
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(Photos by Laurie Fanelli)
