
When Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) sang their fiery protest anthem "Fortunate Son" on The Ed Sullivan Show on November 16, 1969, it was a turning point in the history of music television. With their raw, rootsy music and unapologetic social criticism, the band dominated the late 1960s and early 1970s, and their performance solidified their status as one of the most lasting groups of their era.