.jpg) Phil Ochs outside the offices of the National Student Association in Washington, DC Image by Chip.berlet, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 3.0 |
Phil OchsPhil Ochs Phil Ochs American singer-songwriter (1940–1976) Philip David Ochs (/ˈoʊks/; December 19, 1940 – April 9, 1976) was an American songwriter, protest singer (or, as he preferred, "topical singer"), and political activist. Ochs was known for his sharp wit, sardonic humor, and political commentary. He wrote about 200 songs in the 1960s and 1970s and released eight albums.[1] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Phil Ochs Ochs outside the offices of the National Student Association, 1975 Background information Born Philip David Ochs (1940-12-19)December 19, 1940 El Paso, Texas, U.S. Origin New York City, U.S. Died April 9, 1976(1976-04-09) (aged 35) Far Rockaway, New York City, U.S. Genres Folk protest music folk rock baroque pop country Occupations Singer songwriter Instruments… (Source: Wikipedia)
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