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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...
Phil Ochs, 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. A wavery tenor, he employed melodic lyricism, strident leftist views, and dry wit to engage listeners.
Feb 28, 2014 · 241K views 10 years ago. Music video by Phil Ochs performing There But For Fortune. ...more.
3.3K. 228K views 10 years ago. Music video by Phil Ochs performing I Ain't Marching Anymore. ...more.
Jan 6, 2011 · Rising to fame in the 1960s, Ochs used his music to both chronicle and help mobilize the labor rights, civil rights, and antiwar movements. A new documentary, "Phil Ochs: There But for...
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-class family,...
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...
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...
Phil Ochs. SINGER-SONGWRITER, ACTIVIST Dec 19, 1940 - Apr 9, 1976. KNOWN FOR. “I Ain’t Marching Anymore,” “Changes,” “Crucifixion,” “Draft Dodger Rag”.
