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Philip David Ochs ( / ˈoʊks /; December 19, 1940 – April 9, 1976) was an American songwriter and protest singer (or, as he preferred, a topical singer). Ochs was known for his sharp wit, sardonic humor, political activism, often alliterative lyrics, and distinctive voice.
American singer-songwriter Phil Ochs (December 19, 1940, – April 9, 1976,) wrote or recorded at least 238 songs during his brief career. [1] Most of the songs which he performed he composed himself: they ranged in style from protest songs and topical songs to ballads and folk rock.
Phil Ochs (born December 19, 1940, El Paso, Texas, U.S.—died April 9, 1976, Far Rockaway, New York) was an American folksinger and songwriter best remembered for the protest songs he wrote in the 1960s on topics ranging from the Vietnam War to civil rights.
Apr 10, 1976 · Phil Ochs, the folk singer, guitarist and lyricist whose music provided some of the strongest notes of protest against the Vietnam War in the early 1960's, committed suicide yesterday morning at...
Phil Ochs: There but for Fortune is a documentary film on the life and times of folk singer-songwriter Phil Ochs. [3] The film, released theatrically in January 2011, was written and directed by Kenneth Bowser.
Jan 6, 2011 · The legendary American folk singer Phil Ochs is widely regarded as one of the world’s most influential political musicians. Rising to fame in the 1960s, Ochs used his music to both chronicle...
“Have You Heard? THE WAR IS OVER: Phil Ochs and the 1960s Peace Movements,” curated by Theo Schefer, opens Sept. 20. This spotlight exhibit allows visitors to delve into the compelling narrative of Phil Ochs’ music and activism. Visitors can explore the profound impact of Ochs’ work through artifacts, photographs and memorabilia.
Phillip David “Phil” Ochs was an American protest singer who was known for his sharp wit and political activism. Born on December 19, 1940 in El Paso, Texas to a Jewish middle-.
Jan 6, 2011 · democracynow.org - The legendary American folk singer Phil Ochs is widely regarded as one of the world's most influential political musicians. Rising to fame in the 1960s, Ochs used his music...
Apr 8, 2011 · Thirty-five years ago this Saturday, Phil Ochs, the earnest singing polemicist of the 1960s, hanged himself. He suffered from depression and other emotional problems, as his father...
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