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What was the Creedence Clearwater Revival?
Creedence Clearwater Revival was an American rock band active in the late 1960s and early 1970s which consisted of lead vocalist, lead guitarist, and primary songwriter John Fogerty
Who else was in the band Creedence Clearwater revival besides John Fogerty?
John Fogerty's brother, rhythm guitarist Tom Fogerty; bassist Stu Cook; and drummer Doug Clifford.
Was the band Creedenece clearwater revival successful?
Creedence Clearwater Revival's music is still a staple of U.S. classic rock radio airplay. The band has sold 28 million records in the United States alone.
Did the band creedence clearwater revival break up?
the band Creedence Clearwater disbanded acrimoniously in late 1972 after four years of chart-topping success.

Question: Why did they break up?
Self-contained rewrite: Why did the band creedence clearwater revival break up in late 1972?