Country Joe McDonald

Sorry to see of his passing at just 84 years old. Definitely a standout member of the San Francisco scene in the 1960’s.

goofyfoot03-08-2026 10:24pm

cleeds Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,539 posts 03-11-2026 at 06:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete One thing revealed by another user in the deleted thread was McDonald’s performance at Festival For Peace. That’s a show I never heard about, but you can learn a bit about it on this incredible site that the user also shared. It’s a great resource.
thecarpathian Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,092 posts 03-11-2026 at 07:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Interesting tidbit; His parents were Communists and named him after Joseph Stalin.
parkergetdean Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,032 posts 03-11-2026 at 07:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @thecarpathian I had communist parents too. And I turned out....
foggyus91 Details Discussions Posts This discussion 612 posts 03-11-2026 at 08:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Not okay!
larsman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,132 posts 03-11-2026 at 09:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @thecarpathian - I know, I saw that in the obit - also interesting that he was born in DC, like Jack and Jorma from Jefferson Airplane.