Phil Ochs

Born:December 19, 1940

Place of Birth:El Paso, Texas, USA

Died:April 9, 1976

Known For:Acting

Biography

Philip David Ochs (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. He wrote hundreds of songs in the 1960s and 1970s and released eight albums.

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Phil Ochs

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Acting

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Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese

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