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In 1980, faced with financial exploitation and creativity suppression, John Fogerty made a monumental decision: he signed away his rights to his own music and walked away from CCR, believing it was the only path to freedom. Fogerty was liberated from Fantasy, but this liberation came at a crippling cost of losing income from the very songs he created, which further fueled his resentment against the industry.
In a stark rebellion against the manipulation he experienced, Fogerty chose not to perform any CCR songs during his comeback in the mid-1980s. This bold decision cost him significant income from both tours and licensing, attempting to stand firm against the label's control, thereby marking a painful chapter called his silent years.