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- Birth nameJoseph Allen McDonald
- Country Joe McDonald was born on January 1, 1942 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Hamburger Hill (1987), Woodstock (1970) and Human Traffic (1999). He was married to Kathy Lyn Wright, Janice Pacios Taylor, Robin Menken and Kathrine Ann Werum. He died on March 7, 2026 in Berkeley, California, USA.
- SpousesKathy Lyn Wright(June 18, 1983 - March 7, 2026) (his death, 2 children)Janice Pacios Taylor(December 29, 1975 - December 29, 1982) (divorced, 2 children)Robin Menken(1968 - ?) (divorced, 1 child)Kathrine Ann Werum(December 14, 1963 - January 1967) (divorced)
- ChildrenTara Leanne Taylor McDonaldDevin Morel Taylor McDonaldEmily Ann McDonald (Primus)Ryan Alan McDonald
- ParentsFlorence PlotnickWorden Calhoun McDonald
- RelativesNancy Victoria McDonald(Sibling)Billy(Sibling)Grandchild(Grandchild)
- His dark sense of humour and songs about the Vietnam war
- His most famous composition is also his most controversial; "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die Rag".
- U.S. Navy Veteran (Honorably Discharged: 23 November 1965).
- Has done extensive volunteer work with Vietnam-Era veterans.
- Among the causes he has worked for include marijuana legalization, veteran's rights and environmentalist issues.
- Lives in Berkeley, California.
- The most revolutionary thing you can do in this country is change your mind.
- When the performer comes on stage, the rock and roll musician, the hippies gave the rock and roll musicians the chance to be the gurus of their generation, and they've in a sense blown it.
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