Country Joe & The Fish emerged as a psychedelic rock band that left an indelible mark on the counterculture movement of the 1960s. Formed in Berkeley, California, by frontman Country Joe McDonald and bassist Barry "The Fish" Melton, the group combined folk music's consciousness with electric rock's energy and eventually became synonymous with the political radicalism of the era. Their 1967 debut album, "Electric Music for the Mind and Body," is widely regarded as a cornerstone of the San Francisco Bay Area's psychedelic music scene, introducing an experimental and mind-bending sound that echoed the societal shifts of the time.

The band's follow-up album, "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die," released in 1967, further cemented their place in music history with the eponymous anti-war anthem that became an unofficial soundtrack for the Vietnam War protest movement. Performances at landmark festivals like Monterey Pop Festival and their memorable appearance at Woodstock showcased their political fervor and musical prowess. Though the band evolved through several lineup changes and navigated the shifting musical landscapes of the late '60s and '70s, albums like "Together" and "Here We Are Again" continued to resonate with audiences. After dissolving in the early '70s, the band occasionally reunited, evidenced by their "Reunion" album, and their legacy continued through various compilations and live recordings such as "Live! Fillmore West 1969" and retrospectives like "The Wave Of Electrical Sound," which paid homage to their pioneering influence on psychedelic music and culture.

Genres

Acid Rock

Blues Rock

Country Rock

Folk Rock

Psychedelic Rock

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Latest Release

The Wave Of Electrical Sound

Country Joe & The Fish

Album - 44 Tracks - Released January 1, 2013