Barry "The Fish" Melton is a legendary guitarist and singer-songwriter best known as a founding member of the 1960s psychedelic rock band Country Joe & the Fish. A veteran of iconic festivals like Woodstock and Monterey Pop, he remains a central figure in the San Francisco music scene and was also a founding member of the "supergroup" The Dinosaurs. Beyond his musical legacy, Melton spent decades serving as a public defender, balancing his career in law with international performances and tours.