American musician John Fogerty, frontman of Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR), regained ownership of his music in 2025 after a grueling 50-year legal battle. In 1980, Fogerty gave up his artist royalties to escape the contract, and for years refused to perform CCR songs live, unwilling to let Zaentz profit. Relief came in 2004 when Concord acquired Fantasy Records, eventually allowing Fogerty to purchase a majority stake in his publishing rights in 2023. The redemption marked a full-circle moment for the 80-year-old artist, who now performs his iconic tracks with renewed pride and ownership. His journey stands as a landmark case in music rights advocacy.