Country Joe McDonald
1942 – 2026

Country Joe McDonald

American musician (1942–2026)

recording artistpeace activistguitaristmusiciansinger-songwriter
Born
1942-01-01, Washington, D.C.
Died
2026-03-07
Birthplace state
District of Columbia

Biography

Joseph Allen McDonald, known as Country Joe, was born in Washington, D.C., in 1942. He was a singer, songwriter, musician, guitarist, and composer who co-founded the psychedelic folk-rock group Country Joe and the Fish in the 1960s, serving as the group's lead singer. He wrote songs including "Not So Sweet Martha Lorraine" and "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag," a protest song against U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. He died on March 7, 2026.

Occupation

Country Joe McDonald is recorded as a recording artist, a peace activist, a guitarist, a musician, a singer-songwriter, a singer and a composer, born in District of Columbia (1942–2026).

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Country Joe McDonald was born in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia in 1942. Explore other notable figures from District of Columbia, historic sites connected to this era, and the full colonial and statehood history of the state using the links below.

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Frequently asked about Country Joe McDonald

Who was Country Joe McDonald?
Country Joe McDonald was American musician (1942–2026), born in District of Columbia (1942 – 2026).
When and where was Country Joe McDonald born?
Country Joe McDonald was born on 1942-01-01 in Washington, D.C..
When did Country Joe McDonald die?
Country died on 2026-03-07.
What was Country Joe McDonald known for?
Country Joe McDonald is recorded as a recording artist, a peace activist, a guitarist, a musician, a singer-songwriter, a singer and a composer.
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