Creedence Rising were born in Essex, UK. The band brings the raw sound of John Fogerty and Creedence Clearwater Revival to the stage. They bring the sound that came out of El Cerrito, California, in the late 1960s, the sound that brought CCR to Woodstock and further.
The Band:
Barry Ivey, Bass
Born in Poplar, Barry has spent many years playing bass and building a wealth of experience across the music industry. Over the years, he has toured with a number of established artists, performed on numerous studio recordings and albums, and played with a variety of bands, including many on the covers circuit.
His musical journey has taken him to some great places, but joining Creedence Rising was a happy twist of fate. He was originally asked to stand in when the band found themselves without a bass player. What started as a one-off gig quickly turned into something more, and before long he was asked to join the band permanently.
Sometimes the best things happen by chance – and the rest, as they say, is history!
Mark King, Lead Guitar
Mark grew up in the 60’s and took in the late 60s/early 70s vibe of American and British bands. Moving with the times, Mark has played guitar and sung in rock, blues, punk, new wave, surf, jazz-rock and disco bands, plus of course, tribute bands. In Creedence Rising Mark enjoys the live band spontaneity that five experienced players can deliver.
Matt Bissell, Drums
Essex-born drummer Matt has spent many years performing with bands across the live music circuit, developing a wealth of experience and a powerful, dependable style. His steady rhythms and deep appreciation for classic rock make him the perfect backbone for Creedence Rising, helping recreate the timeless sound and energy of Creedence Clearwater Revival for audiences everywhere.
Pete Belsham, Keyboard
Pete has spent most of his working life as a primary school music teacher. Alongside this he has worked in a variety of bands (function bands, pub bands, folk rock bands and a Pink Floyd tribute band) playing keyboard, guitar and singing backing vocals.
Mick O’Regan, Guitar & Vocals
Born in Cork, Ireland, Mick discovered his passion for music in his teens, travelling the length and breadth of Ireland in various covers bands. Eventually he moved to London, where he recorded his debut album in 2008–09 under the intriguing pseudonym Dennis Regan—a character he described as “a toothless, homeless ballad singer from my imagination.”
Following the album’s moderate success in the UK and Ireland, Mick went on to release two more albums, in 2011 and 2016, along with several singles and EPs. His standout hit, “Rebel County Boy,” reached No. 4 on the Nashville FM Radio charts in 2013, marking a significant milestone in his musical career.
Alongside his career as a singer/songwriter, Mick formed Creedence Rising to bring back the authentic electric sound he remembers from his early days as a musician.