Joseph Allen "Country Joe" McDonald (January 1, 1942 – March 7, 2026) was an American singer, songwriter, musician and film composer, who was the lead singer and co-founder of the 1960s psychedelic folk-rock group Country Joe and the Fish. He wrote some of the group's most well-known songs, including "Not So Sweet Martha Lorraine" and "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag", the latter a protest song against US involvement in the Vietnam War. After the group's breakup in 1971, McDonald performed as a solo artist and in the spirit of Woody Guthrie, continued to musically espouse his political views through his original songs.

Country Joe McDonald

Acting Born January 1, 1942 – Died March 7, 2026 Washington, DC, USA

Joseph Allen "Country Joe" McDonald (January 1, 1942 – March 7, 2026) was an American singer, songwriter, musician and film composer, who was the lead singer and co-founder of the 1960s psychedelic folk-rock group Country Joe and the Fish. He wrote some of the group's most well-known songs, including "Not So Sweet Martha Lorraine" and "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag", the latter a protest song against US involvement in the Vietnam War.

After the group's breakup in 1971, McDonald performed as a solo artist and in the spirit of Woody Guthrie, continued to musically espouse his political views through his original songs.

Known For

The Midnight Special

Self

Tales of the City

Joaquin

More American Graffiti

Country Joe and the Fish

On the Trail of Easy Rider: 40 Years On... Still Searching for America

Self

Born In Chicago

Self

Woodstock

Self - Country Joe and the Fish

Monterey Pop

Self - Country Joe and The Fish

Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation

Self

This Ain't No Mouse Music!

Self

Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances

Country Joe and the Fish

Zachariah

Member of The Crackers

Stamping Ground

Self