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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.
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...
Apr 19, 2024 · 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.
As the United States continues to engage in foreign wars, Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune is a timely tribute to an unlikely American hero whose music is as relevant today as it was in the...
Apr 18, 2016 · They say Ochs was radicalized by the events of 1968 which included a violent clash between police and protestors at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, as well as the assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy.
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...
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...
Sep 20, 2023 · “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-.
Phil Ochs. SINGER-SONGWRITER, ACTIVIST Dec 19, 1940 - Apr 9, 1976. KNOWN FOR. “I Ain’t Marching Anymore,” “Changes,” “Crucifixion,” “Draft Dodger Rag”.
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