John Fogerty at the Straz Center Sun., Oct. 27, 2013 Credit: Tracy May

Generally, Tampa’s legendary Skipper’s Smokehouse hosts birthday tributes to rock stars who hit a multiple of five in age. But after the last two years, it’s completely understandable to have to make up for lost time.

John Fogerty turns 77 this weekend, and though he no longer speaks to the guys in Creedence Clearwater Revival (understandably), he’ll forever be associated with those songs.

On Saturday, May 28 starting at 6 p.m. community radio station WMNF has organized a host of local favorites—including the Chooglin’ Bayou Pickers, Bite Size, and Will Quinlan (pictured below), among others—to play the songs of CCR.

Will Quinlan plays Gasparilla Music Festival in Tampa, Florida on March 11, 2020. Credit: Ysanne Taylor / Gasparilla Music Festival

And all you Suzie Q-Anons will be relieved to know that masks are highly recommended, but not required for entry.

Josh Bradley is Creative Loafing Tampa Bay's calendar editor. He started as a freelance music writer in 2020 at the age of 18, and after spending years covering, announcing, and previewing concerts in...