Album: C.J. Fish by Country Joe and the Fish (1970)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Gritty
Record Label: Vanguard
Format: Album

Artist Background: Country Joe and the Fish was a rock band most widely known for musical protests against the Vietnam War, from 1966 to 1971, and also regarded as a seminal influence to psychedelic rock. The group's name is derived from communist politics; "Country Joe" was a popular name for Joseph Stalin in the 1940s, while "the fish" refers to Mao Zedong's statement that the true revolutionary "moves through the peasantry as the fish does through water." The group began with the nucleus of "Country Joe" McD... Part of the Brooklyn, New York, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Brooklyn, New York, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Gritty, 1970s, Album, Vanguard


C.J. Fish

Country Joe and the Fish

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