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I've studied a lot of great people over the years - Pete Seeger, James Brown - and tried to incorporate elements that I've admired, though I can't say I dance like James.

John Fogerty

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John Fogerty
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: May 28
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John Cameron Fogerty
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