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8. Country Joe McDonald death: Singer known for anti-Vietnam War song at Woodstock dies aged 84

Sun Mar 8, 2026, 04:14 PM

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Psychedelic rock legend Joseph Allen “Country Joe” McDonald has died at the age of 84.

McDonald, who was known for fronting the sixties group Country Joe and the Fish, famously led the crowd at the 1969 Woodstock festival in the anti-Vietnam War protest anthem “I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-to-Die Rag.” The solo performance included the “Fish Cheer,” a call-and-response to “Gimme an F” that prompted the audience to spell out “f***.”

The singer and songwriter died of Parkinson’s disease Saturday in Berkeley, California, according to his wife, Kathy.

“We are deeply saddened to report the passing of Country Joe McDonald, who died yesterday, March 7th, at the age of 84, in Berkeley, California, due to complications from Parkinson's Disease,” the band said in an official statement Sunday.

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/country-joe-mcdonald-death-singer-171017806.html

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