Country Joe McDonald: Biography, Facts and Career
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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 U.S. 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.
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- Full name: Country Joe McDonald
- Born: 1942-01-01
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q722395
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Who is Country Joe McDonald?
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.
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Country Joe McDonald is United States.
When was Country Joe McDonald born?
Country Joe McDonald was born on 1942-01-01.
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