The Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury 2025 erupted in a blaze of raw energy as 80-year-old John Fogerty, the iconic voice of Creedence Clearwater Revival, tore into \u201cUp Around the Bend\u201d with the vigor of a man half his age. Dressed in his signature plaid shirt, sleeves rolled up, Fogerty wielded his sunburst Rickenbacker like a rock \u2018n\u2019 roll warrior, unleashing those unmistakable, crunchy guitar riffs that sent waves of euphoria through the sea of fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The crowd, a mix of awestruck Gen-Zers and tearful boomers, roared as the opening chords ripped through the Somerset night, the song\u2019s driving rhythm section\u2014recreated flawlessly by his tight-knit band\u2014propelling everyone into a frenzy. Fogerty\u2019s voice, still dripping with that signature bayou grit, punched through the chorus (\u201cHitch a ride to the end of the highway\u2026\u201d) as fireworks lit up the sky behind him, syncing perfectly with the song\u2019s rebellious spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A surprise harmonica solo mid-song had the audience screaming, while the camera panned to Dave Grohl in the front row, air-drumming like a kid at his first concert. By the final, feedback-drenched chord, Fogerty stood triumphant, drenched in sweat, proving once again why CCR\u2019s swamp-rock anthems are eternal\u2014leaving Glastonbury 2025 forever echoing with the sound of a true legend who still burns that \u201cProud Mary\u201d flame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n