Phil Ochs

Born: December 19, 1940 in El Paso
Died: April 09, 1976 in Far Rockaway

Philip David Ochs December 19, 1940 – April 9, 1976) was an American protest singer and songwriter who was known for his sharp wit, sardonic humor, political activism, often alliterative lyrics, and distinctive voice. He wrote hundreds of songs in the 1960s and 1970s and released eight albums.

Instruments: GuitarVoiceClarinet

Genres: Folk MusicProtest SongFolk RockSinger-SongwriterBaroque Pop

Influenced by: Bob Gibson
Occupations: singer-songwriter, singer, songwriter, guitarist, poet

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