Best known for leading an anti-war, profane chant at Woodstock, the lead singer of the late ’60s rock band Country Joe and the Fish, Joe McDonald, has died., per LA Times Music.
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. separately, NPR Music reported.
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Though Country Joe and the Fish’s iconic anti-war anthems resonated nationwide, their raw, psychedelic rock sound found a dedicated audience in the vibrant Los Angeles club scene during the late 1960s. Joe McDonald’s legacy as a counterculture voice continues to echo for those who experienced the band’s electrifying performances from San Diego to the Sunset Strip.
Last updated March 09, 2026.