Country Joe and the Fish

The Profile

American psychedelic rock band formed in the mid-1960s, associated with the San Francisco/Bay Area scene; known for blending protest folk with psychedelic experimentation and for the anti-war anthem "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die."

Formed in the mid-1960s in the Bay Area; key members include Country Joe McDonald and guitarist Barry "The Fish" Melton. Notable for performing at Woodstock and for the anti-war "Fish Cheer / I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die Rag."

DeBaser reviews highlight Country Joe and the Fish's blend of protest folk and Bay Area psychedelia. The site's pieces praise the band's 1967 albums for their satire, musical invention and cultural impact. Reviewers emphasize the anti-war anthem and the band's psychedelic experimentation.