...passed away Sunday, March 8, at age 84. Country Joe was at Woodstock, and that is where he became a solo artist when he was asked to get on stage and take up some time. He performed his famous cheer and the Fixin' To Die Rag, featured in the film and on the LP of Woodstock.
During the 1970s he recorded his War War War album, but never performed it for audiences. It didn't sell well, and in later years when people wanted it, it was not available. Joe tried to get his publisher to reissue it, but they weren't interested, so he recorded the whole album again, live, in Canada in 2007. It is a fine album, and you can listen to the songs on YouTube. It was for sale on Joe's website, and I don't think you will be able to get it now that he is gone. Country Joe was a good guy.
Here is the 1970 recording of the Man From Athabasca, and the 2007 live recording.
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