402. Country Joe & the Fish

Best known for being one of the primary protest bands against the Vietnam War, Country Joe McDonald was a voice that rang throughout the American counterculture and may have helped define an era. Maybe that’s the problem as music like that does not have a long shelf life and the music which was so topical then seems to have escaped from a time capsule now. Still, the Monterrey and Woodstock connection may help and if there is a more “left” field candidate than Country Joe and the Fish we can’t come up with them.

The Bullet Points:

Eligible Since:

1992

Country of Origin:

U.S.A. (Berkeley, CA)

Nominated In:

Never

NIHOF’s Favorite Album:

I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-To-Die (1967)

NIHOF’s Favorite Song:

I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-To-Die Rag (From I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-To-Die, 1967)

Should Country Joe and the Fish be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 58.6%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 17.2%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 13.8%

No opinion. - 0%