Country Joe McDonald

As a teenager I saw Country Joe and the Fish at Central Park in NYC back in the late sixties. It might have been a free concert. Can’t remember for sure. You don’t see many of those anymore.

Anyway, an online article a few years ago pointed out the Central Park concert was the first time The Fish and Country Joe ever broke out the "Fish cheer". As a participant, can I claim to be part of history? RIP Joe.

Mike

Saw him perform solo in 1981. Good times, never to be repeated.

I saw so many great concerts during that era, even Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin.  Unfortunately, I did not have the opportunity or pleasure to see Country Joe & the Fish.  Electric Music for the Mind and Body provides some of my fondest memories from my early teenage years.  I bought a N/M reissue copy about 5 years ago and have it now placed in my album rotation area, probably to play it by today or tomorrow.  Once again, my system will be a time machine (which it often is, for me). RIP Country Joe McDonald.

“ well come on all you big strong men Uncle Sam’s got himself in a terrible jam way down yonder in Vietnam “ …..insert new country ; Iran for now . Safe travels country Joe .

@garebear - the names of the countries almost rhyme....