“Country” Joe McDonald, a hippie rock star of the 1960s whose “I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-To-Die Rag” was a four-lettered rebuke to the Vietnam War that became an anthem for protesters and a highlight of the Woodstock music festival, died Sunday. He was 84., according to NBC LA Entertainment.
NPR Music also noted that country Joe and the Fish’s best-known song, “I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-to-Die Rag,” captured the growing anti-war sentiment of the Vietnam era.
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While Country Joe McDonald’s iconic anti-war anthem resonated globally, his classic rock sound found a fervent audience throughout the vibrant Los Angeles music scene during the 1960s and beyond. His performances were a staple at legendary venues across the region, leaving a lasting imprint on generations of Angelenos who embraced his counter-culture spirit.
Last updated March 09, 2026.