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'''Stuart Alden Cook''' (born April 25, 1945) is an [[United States|America]]n bass guitarist, best known for his work in the rock band [[Creedence Clearwater Revival]] (CCR), for which he is a member of the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]].
'''Stuart Alden Cook''' (born April 25, 1945) is an [[United States|America]]n bass guitarist, best known for being a member of the rock band [[Creedence Clearwater Revival]] (CCR), for which he is a member of the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]].


==Career==
==Career==
Cook, along with [[Doug Clifford]] and brothers [[Tom Fogerty|Tom]] and [[John Fogerty]], grew up in [[El Cerrito, California]], where all four attended [[El Cerrito High School]].<ref name="fortunate">{{cite book|last1=Fogerty|first1=John|title=Fortunate Son- My Life, My Music|date=October 2015|publisher=Little, Brown and Company|location=New York|isbn=978-0-316-24457-2|pages=9–25}}</ref> Cook, Clifford and John Fogerty formed a band in high school which eventually became [[Creedence Clearwater Revival]] after Tom joined.<ref>{{cite news |last=Cavanagh |first=David |url= http://www.uncut.co.uk/features/creedence-clearwater-revival-the-full-story-by-john-fogerty-stu-cook-and-doug-clifford-6563 |title=Creedence Clearwater Revival – the full story, by John Fogerty, Stu Cook and Doug Clifford |work=[[Uncut (magazine)|Uncut]] |date=July 18, 2014 |access-date=March 27, 2018}}</ref>
Cook, along with [[Doug Clifford]] and brothers [[Tom Fogerty|Tom]] and [[John Fogerty]], grew up in [[El Cerrito, California]], where all four attended [[El Cerrito High School]].<ref name="fortunate">{{cite book|last1=Fogerty|first1=John|title=Fortunate Son- My Life, My Music|date=October 2015|publisher=Little, Brown and Company|location=New York|isbn=978-0-316-24457-2|pages=9–25}}</ref> Cook, Clifford and John Fogerty formed a band in high school which eventually became [[Creedence Clearwater Revival]] after Tom joined.<ref>{{cite news |last=Cavanagh |first=David |url= http://www.uncut.co.uk/features/creedence-clearwater-revival-the-full-story-by-john-fogerty-stu-cook-and-doug-clifford-6563 |title=Creedence Clearwater Revival – the full story, by John Fogerty, Stu Cook and Doug Clifford |work=[[Uncut (magazine)|Uncut]] |date=July 18, 2014 |access-date=March 27, 2018}}</ref> Additionally, Cook attended [[San Jose State University]] alongside Doug Clifford.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Creedence Clearwater Revival History/Biography Credence |url=https://www.creedence-online.net/history/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=www.creedence-online.net}}</ref>


In the mid-1970s, following the breakup of CCR, Cook and Clifford joined the [[Don Harrison Band]], which released two albums.
In the mid-1970s, following the breakup of CCR, Cook and Clifford joined the [[Don Harrison Band]], which released two albums.
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From 1986 to 1991, Cook was a member of the country band [[Southern Pacific (band)|Southern Pacific]]. With Southern Pacific, Cook covered the Erickson song "It's a Cold Night for Alligators" for the tribute album ''[[Where the Pyramid Meets the Eye: A Tribute to Roky Erickson]]''.<ref name=AusChron2017>{{cite news |last=Bentley |first=Bill |date=2017-04-21 |title=Record Store Day Unearths a Roky Erickson Rarity |url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/music/2017-04-21/record-store-day-unearths-a-roky-erickson-rarity/ |work=[[Austin Chronicle]] |location=[[Austin, Texas]] |access-date=2020-09-10 }}</ref>
From 1986 to 1991, Cook was a member of the country band [[Southern Pacific (band)|Southern Pacific]]. With Southern Pacific, Cook covered the Erickson song "It's a Cold Night for Alligators" for the tribute album ''[[Where the Pyramid Meets the Eye: A Tribute to Roky Erickson]]''.<ref name=AusChron2017>{{cite news |last=Bentley |first=Bill |date=2017-04-21 |title=Record Store Day Unearths a Roky Erickson Rarity |url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/music/2017-04-21/record-store-day-unearths-a-roky-erickson-rarity/ |work=[[Austin Chronicle]] |location=[[Austin, Texas]] |access-date=2020-09-10 }}</ref>


Cook was inducted into the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] in 1993.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/creedence-clearwater-revival |title=Creedence Clearwater Revival &#124; Rock & Roll Hall of Fame |website=Rockhall.com |date=1990-09-06 |access-date=2017-04-26}}</ref> Also in 1993, Cook auditioned for the role of the bassist in [[The Rolling Stones]] after the departure of [[Bill Wyman]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hit-channel.com/stu-cook-creedence-clearwater-revivalcreedence-clearwater-revisited/2420|title=Hit Channel – Interview:Stu Cook (Creedence Clearwater Revival, Creedence Clearwater Revisited)|work=Hit Channel|access-date=September 19, 2014}}</ref> Cook later reunited with Clifford, forming the band [[Creedence Clearwater Revisited]] in 1995.
Cook was inducted into the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] in 1993.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/creedence-clearwater-revival |title=Creedence Clearwater Revival &#124; Rock & Roll Hall of Fame |website=Rockhall.com |date=1990-09-06 |access-date=2017-04-26}}</ref> Also in 1993, Cook auditioned for the role of the bassist in [[The Rolling Stones]] after the departure of [[Bill Wyman]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hit-channel.com/stu-cook-creedence-clearwater-revivalcreedence-clearwater-revisited/2420|title=Hit Channel – Interview:Stu Cook (Creedence Clearwater Revival, Creedence Clearwater Revisited)|work=Hit Channel|date=November 25, 2011 |access-date=September 19, 2014}}</ref> Cook later reunited with Clifford, forming the band [[Creedence Clearwater Revisited]] in 1995.


==Discography==
==Discography==
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[[Category:20th-century American guitarists]]
[[Category:20th-century American guitarists]]
[[Category:People from El Cerrito, California]]
[[Category:People from El Cerrito, California]]
[[Category:San Jose State University alumni]]

Latest revision as of 06:52, 16 August 2024

This article is about the American musician. For the American psychologist, see Stuart W. Cook.

Stu Cook
Cook in 2016
Cook in 2016
Background information
Birth nameStuart Alden Cook
Born (1945-04-25) April 25, 1945 (age 79)
Oakland, California, U.S.[1]
GenresRock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, producer
Instrument(s)Bass guitar, guitar, piano, vocals, double bass
Years active1959–present
LabelsFuel 2000, Fantasy, Warner Bros., Wounded Bird
Member ofCreedence Clearwater Revisited
Formerly ofCreedence Clearwater Revival, Southern Pacific

Stuart Alden Cook (born April 25, 1945) is an American bass guitarist, best known for being a member of the rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR), for which he is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Career

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Cook, along with Doug Clifford and brothers Tom and John Fogerty, grew up in El Cerrito, California, where all four attended El Cerrito High School.[2] Cook, Clifford and John Fogerty formed a band in high school which eventually became Creedence Clearwater Revival after Tom joined.[3] Additionally, Cook attended San Jose State University alongside Doug Clifford.[4]

In the mid-1970s, following the breakup of CCR, Cook and Clifford joined the Don Harrison Band, which released two albums.

In 1979, Cook produced 15 songs by Roky Erickson and the Aliens, which were released in 1980 on two LPs with different running orders, The Evil One and I Think of Demons.

From 1986 to 1991, Cook was a member of the country band Southern Pacific. With Southern Pacific, Cook covered the Erickson song "It's a Cold Night for Alligators" for the tribute album Where the Pyramid Meets the Eye: A Tribute to Roky Erickson.[5]

Cook was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.[6] Also in 1993, Cook auditioned for the role of the bassist in The Rolling Stones after the departure of Bill Wyman.[7] Cook later reunited with Clifford, forming the band Creedence Clearwater Revisited in 1995.

Discography

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See also: Creedence Clearwater Revival discography
Don Harrison Band
  • The Don Harrison Band (1976)
  • Red Hot (1977)
Roky Erickson and the Aliens
Southern Pacific
  • Killbilly Hill (1986)
  • Zuma (1988)
  • County Line (1990)
  • Greatest Hits (1991)
Creedence Clearwater Revisited
  • Recollection (1998)
Stu Cook / Keith Knudsen / John McFee
  • Jackdawg (2009; recorded 1990)
Other appearances
Year Artist Album Comment
1972 Mark Spoelstra This House Rhythm guitar
Doug Clifford Cosmo
1974 Doug Sahm Groover's Paradise Bass
Tom Fogerty Zephyr National
Myopia
1977 Don Harrison Not Far From Free
1978 Russell DaShiell Elevator
1981 The Explosives Three Ring Circus Producer
1982 Baron Stewart In Temperature Rising Bass and producer
1983 Sir Douglas Quintet Midnight Sun Bass
1985 Greg Gumbel California Republic Bass, rhythm guitar, tambourine, backing vocals and producer
1994 Sir Douglas Quintet Day Dreaming at Midnight Bass
1995 Peter Lewis Peter Lewis Bass and producer

References

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  1. ^ "Stu Cook | American musician | Britannica".
  2. ^ Fogerty, John (October 2015). Fortunate Son- My Life, My Music. New York: Little, Brown and Company. pp. 9–25. ISBN 978-0-316-24457-2.
  3. ^ Cavanagh, David (July 18, 2014). "Creedence Clearwater Revival – the full story, by John Fogerty, Stu Cook and Doug Clifford". Uncut. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  4. ^ "Creedence Clearwater Revival History/Biography Credence". www.creedence-online.net. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  5. ^ Bentley, Bill (April 21, 2017). "Record Store Day Unearths a Roky Erickson Rarity". Austin Chronicle. Austin, Texas. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  6. ^ "Creedence Clearwater Revival | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame". Rockhall.com. September 6, 1990. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
  7. ^ "Hit Channel – Interview:Stu Cook (Creedence Clearwater Revival, Creedence Clearwater Revisited)". Hit Channel. November 25, 2011. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
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