Country Joe McDonald, lead singer of Country Joe and the Fish, died March 7, 2026, in Berkeley, California, from Parkinson’s complications.

Country Joe McDonald, the 84-year-old lead singer of the 1960s band Country Joe and the Fish, died on March 7, 2026, in Berkeley, California, from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was best known for his anti-Vietnam War anthem "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag," which became a defining protest song after its iconic performance at the 1969 Woodstock Festival. McDonald co-founded the band, which blended folk, rock, and political commentary, and remained active in music and activism for over five decades, advocating for social justice, veterans' rights, and environmental causes. His legacy endures as a key voice of the countercultural movement.