MUSICALLY speaking, Country Joe McDonald has come along way since 1969's Woodstock Festival.
The hippie-era rock icon is no longer so enchanted with the acid rock that launched his career. He does, however, remain dedicated to the cause and next month he visits Worcester's Huntingdon Hall.
A phenomenal talent, McDonald was one of the founders of the West Coast scene during 60s. His band, Country Joe & The Fish, played all the major festivals including the legendary Monterey Pop Festival along with Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix.
Since 1969, he has released more than 30 albums - from the acclaimed Thinking Of Woody Guthrie, which showcased his talent as a folk interpreter, to the 1996 album Carry On, which included a four-song cycle devoted to Florence Nightingale.
The one theme running through his music is McDonald's commitment to his counter-culture ideals.
"I grew up in a family that held strong beliefs in peace and love and working together," he said. "So it was pretty easy for me to adapt to the 60s goals."
Country Joe McDonald is playing at Huntindgon Hall on Thursday, June 7.
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