Woodstock icon Country Joe McDonald passes at 84

Country Joe McDonald, the frontman of Country Joe and the Fish, has passed away.

The legendary vocalist, co-founder of the band renowned for its psychedelic folk rock and historic 1969 Woodstock performance, died on Saturday night, TMZ announced.

The reason for his death remains unknown.

The musician, originally named Joseph Allen McDonald, was 84 years old.

Country Joe and the Fish were among the most impactful groups in the San Francisco music world during the mid to late '60s, tackling counterculture topics such as opposing the Vietnam War and recreational drug experimentation.

The group is famous for tunes like “I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-to-Die Rag,” which stands as one of the period's most notable anti-Vietnam War protest melodies.

The ensemble, established by McDonald and Barry "The Fish" Melton, produced two albums — their initial album, 1967's "Electric Music for the Mind and Body," followed by “I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-to-Die” released later that year.

The group parted ways in 1971.

McDonald embarked on a solo path, continuing to release music with political themes, spotlighting environmental and civil rights issues.

He also gained recognition for his efforts supporting Vietnam veterans.

He spearheaded the creation of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Berkeley, Calif., and played a role in establishing the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in San Francisco.

His wife, Kathy Wright, survives him and he reportedly had five children.