TIL that in the 1980s, Tom Fogerty, rhythm guitarist for Creedence Clearwater Revival, underwent back surgery, and was given a blood transfusion that was not screened for HIV causing him to become ...

https://www.grunge.com/345435/the-tragic-death-of-creedence-clearwater-revivals-tom-fogerty/

It was reported that Fogerty's tuberculosis was a complication from the AIDS virus, which he acquired from a tainted blood transfusion during back surgery.

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IndisposedShakerCup@vlemmy.net · 1 pts · 3y

Wow, that sucks. Poor dude