All About Country Joe McDonald: Nationality, Parents, Measurements

Known for movies

Short Info

Date Of Birth	January 1, 1942
Spouse	Kathe Werrum (m. 1965–1966), Kathy Wright, Fish Cheer / I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die Rag, Agent Orange Song, Oh, Jamaica
Mark	His dark sense of humour and songs about the Vietnam war
Fact	Lives in Berkeley, California.

Country Joe McDonald is an American musician who was a member of the 1960s counterculture movement. He is best known for his work with the band Country Joe and the Fish, as well as his solo career.

McDonald was born in Washington, D.C., on January 1, 1942. His parents were Josephine (née Zachary) and Worden McDonald. He has four siblings: Robert, John, Gloria, and Jimmy. McDonald was raised in El Monte, California. He attended El Monte High School, where he was a member of the track team.

After high school, McDonald joined the United States Navy. He served for two years and was stationed in Japan. After his discharge, he returned to California and attended Los Angeles City College. He then transferred to Berkeley, where he studied music and poetry.

In 1964, McDonald met Barry Melton at a folk music club in Berkeley. The two formed a band called Country Joe and the Fish. The band became one of the most popular acts of the 1960s counterculture movement. They released four albums between 1965 and 1968, including the live album “Country Joe and the Fish at Woodstock”.

In the 1970s, McDonald began a solo career. He released his debut album, “Paradise with an Ocean View”, in 1971. He has since released more than a dozen albums, including “Peace on Earth” (1973), “Hold On” (1975), and “This Is War” (1989).

McDonald has been married three times. His first wife was Tasha Tudor; they were married from 1964 to 1966. His second wife was Kathy McDonald; they were married from 1968 to 1970. His third wife is Debbie Goldblatt; they have been married since 1977. McDonald has four children: Joel, Jesse, Jasmine, and Jakob.

As of 2021, Country Joe McDonald’s net worth is $5 million. He has earned his wealth from his successful music career.

General Info

Full Name	Country Joe McDonald
Date Of Birth	January 1, 1942
Profession	Singer
Education	Los Angeles City College
Nationality	American

Family

Spouse	Kathe Werrum (m. 1965–1966), Kathy Wright, Fish Cheer / I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die Rag, Agent Orange Song, Oh, Jamaica
Children	Seven Anne McDonald, Ryan McDonald, Tara McDonald, Devin McDonald, Emily McDonald, Fish Cheer / I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die Rag, Agent Orange Song, Oh, Jamaica
Parents	Worden McDonald, Florence Plotnick, Fish Cheer / I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die Rag, Agent Orange Song, Oh, Jamaica

Accomplishments

Music Groups	Country Joe and the Fish
Movies	More American Graffiti, Revolution, Pound, Country Joe Band: Turned Up and Turned On, ¡Qué hacer!

Social profile links

IMDB	http://imdb.com/name/nm0567710

Marks

#	Marks / Signs
1	His dark sense of humour and songs about the Vietnam war

Facts

#	Fact
1	Is an active opponent of the Iraq war.
2	Lives in Berkeley, California.
3	Has done extensive volunteer work with Vietnam-Era veterans.
4	U.S. Navy Veteran (Honorably Discharged: 23 November 1965).
5	Among the causes he has worked for include marijuana legalization, veteran's rights and environmentalist issues.
6	His most famous composition is also his most controversial; "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die Rag".

Movies

Soundtrack

Title	Year	Status
Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel	2009	Documentary lyrics: "I Feel Like I'm Fixin' to Die Rag" - as Joe McDonald / music: "I Feel Like I'm Fixin' to Die Rag" - as Joe McDonald
Taking Woodstock	2009	writer: "I Feel Like I'm Fixin' to Die Rag" - as Joe McDonald
Generation Kill	2008	TV Mini-Series writer - 1 episode
P.O.V.	2007	TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Following Sean	2005	Documentary writer: "Section 43" - as Joe McDonald
Get Up, Stand Up		TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode, 2003 writer - 1 episode, 2003
Grand Theft Parsons	2003	lyrics: "Flying High" - as Joe McDonald / music: "Flying High" - as Joe McDonald
The Cockettes	2002	Documentary performer: "The Agony of Hibiscus" / writer: "The Agony of Hibiscus" - as Joe McDonald
Steal This Movie	2000	lyrics: "Feel Like I'm Fixin' to Die Rag", "Superbird" - as Joe McDonald / music: "Feel Like I'm Fixin' to Die Rag", "Superbird" - as Joe McDonald
Human Traffic	1999	writer: "Dirt" - as J. McDonald
Stars in Their Eyes	1999	TV Series writer - 1 episode
A Walk on the Moon	1999	performer: "The Fish Cheer" 1969, "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag" 1968 / writer: "The Fish Cheer" 1969, "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag" 1968 - as Joe McDonald
The History of Rock 'n' Roll	1995	TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Panther	1995/I	writer: "Fixin' To Die"
Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City		TV Mini-Series performer - 1 episode, 1993 writer - 1 episode, 1993
Jack the Bear	1993	writer: "Section 43"
Woodstock: The Lost Performances	1990	Video documentary performer: "Rockin' Around the World" / writer: "Rockin' Around the World"
Berkeley in the Sixties	1990	Documentary writer: "Section 43", "I-Fell-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag", "Death Sound Blues"
The Wonder Years		TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1989 writer - 1 episode, 1989
Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam	1987	TV Movie documentary writer: "GRACE"
Hamburger Hill	1987	writer: "I Feel Like I'm Fixin' to Die Rag"
Sword of Honour	1986	TV Mini-Series writer - 1 episode
My Science Project	1985	writer: "Fish Cheer and I-Feel-Like-I'm Fixin' to Die Rag" - as Joe McDonald
Purple Haze	1982	writer: "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag"
More American Graffiti	1979	writer: "Fixin' to Die Rag"
Top of the Pops	1976	TV Series writer - 3 episodes
Pickup's Tricks	1973	Documentary performer: "Tricks Is Made for Kids" / writer: "Tricks Is Made for Kids"
Stamping Ground	1971	Documentary arranger: "Freedom Is a Constant Struggle" / performer: "Freedom Is a Constant Struggle"
The Omega Man	1971	performer: "Rock 'n' Soul Music" - uncredited / writer: "Rock 'n' Soul Music" - uncredited
Zachariah	1971	lyrics: "We're the Crackers" / music: "We're the Crackers"
Rebel	1970	performer: "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die Rag" / writer: "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die Rag"
Captain Milkshake	1970	writer: "Untitled Protest"
Woodstock	1970	Documentary performer: "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag" / writer: "Rock and Soul Music", "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag"

Actor

Title	Year	Status	Character
Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City	1993	TV Mini-Series	Joaquin
More American Graffiti	1979		Country Joe and the Fish
¡Qué hacer!	1972		Country (as Joe McDonald)
Zachariah	1971		Cracker (uncredited)
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.	1970		AM Radio (as Country Joe)

Composer

Title	Year	Status
Vietnam: The Secret Agent	1983	Documentary
¡Qué hacer!	1972
Quiet Days in Clichy	1970

Music Department

Title	Year	Status	Character
Hippies	2007	TV Movie documentary additional music

Thanks

Title	Year	Status	Character
Bound for Glory	1976	thanks

Self

Title	Year	Status	Character
What Is Classic Rock?	2017	Documentary	Himself
American Masters	2016	TV Series documentary	Himself
The Resurrection of Victor Jara	2015	Documentary	Himself (unconfirmed)
Voice of the Eagle: The Enigma of Robbie Basho	2015	Documentary
Janis: Little Girl Blue	2015	Documentary	Himself
A Venue for the End of the World	2014	Documentary	Himself
Sweet Blues: A Film About Mike Bloomfield	2013	Documentary
This Ain't No Mouse Music	2013	Documentary	Himself
On the Trail of Easy Rider: 40 Years On... Still Searching for America	2011	TV Series documentary	Himself
Woodstock: Now & Then	2009	TV Movie documentary	Himself
Folk America	2009	TV Series documentary	Himself
American Music: Off the Record	2008	Documentary	Himself
Hippies	2007	TV Movie documentary	Himself
Mulatschag	2006	TV Series	Himself
Queens of Heartache	2006	TV Movie documentary	Himself
The Drug Years	2006	TV Mini-Series documentary	Himself
Songs of Clichy	2002	Video documentary short	Himself
Behind the Music	1998	TV Series documentary	Himself
Cold War	1998	TV Mini-Series documentary	Himself
Feed Your Head	1997	Documentary short	Himself (Interview)
The History of Rock 'n' Roll	1995	TV Series documentary	Himself
Vietnam: Coming to Terms	1995	TV Movie documentary	Himself - Composer
Woodstock Diary	1994	TV Movie documentary	Himself (as Country Joe and the Fish)
Woodstock: The Lost Performances	1990	Video documentary	Himself
20 Years After: A Woodstock Reunion	1989	Video	Himself
All You Need Is Love	1977	TV Series documentary	Himself
Musikladen	1974	TV Series	Himself
In Concert	1973	TV Series	Himself
Stamping Ground	1971	Documentary	Himself
Playboy After Dark	1970	TV Series	Singer
Woodstock	1970	Documentary	Himself - Country Joe and the Fish (uncredited)
How We Stopped the War	1969	Documentary short	Himself (Country Joe and the Fish)
Monterey Pop	1968	Documentary	Performers (as Country Joe and The Fish)
Revolution	1968	Documentary	Himself (as Country Joe and the Fish)