Country Joe McDonald
Joseph Allen "Country Joe" McDonald (born January 1, 1942)[1] is an American musician, singer and political activist. He was the lead singer of the 1960s psychedelic rock group Country Joe and the Fish.[2] He is known for his role during the Free Speech Movement in Berkeley, California and for his songs during the Counterculture of the 1960s.
Country Joe McDonald | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Joseph Allen McDonald |
| Also known as | Country Joe |
| Born | January 1, 1942 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative country, country, bluegrass, country rock, folk, psychedelic rock, acid rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, political activist |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1959–present |
| Labels | Vanguard Records, One Way Records, Fantasy Records, Rykodisc, Shanachie Records, Rag Baby Records |
| Website | countryjoe |
References
- Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 1558. ISBN 0-85112-939-0.
- Richard Brenneman, "Country Joe McDonald Revives Anti-War Anthem" Archived September 27, 2007, at the Wayback Machine, Berkeley Daily Planet, April 16, 2004, accessed July 18, 2007.
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