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 approximately 200 songs [1] throughout the 1960s and 1970s, and released eight albums.

Dec 15, 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.

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...

With street protests on the rise across America, right now is a perfect time to remember folk singer and songwriter Phil Ochs. Ochs’ prolific contributions have been largely overlooked in...

Phil Ochs was born in El Paso, Texas on Dec. 19. 1940. He grew up in a non-political middle class family. While in college at Ohio State University, he met Jim Glover who became his roommate and whose father was Phil's political teacher.

Dec 12, 2024 · There are those who swear the spirit of the 1960s finally ended at the end of a rope in Far Rockaway, New York, when Phil Ochs hung himself at his sister’s house. He was 35. Unlike Dylan, who has admitted he used folk-music to become a rock star, Ochs truly believed in his role as generational spokesman.

Three-time Emmy-nominated filmmaker Kenneth Bowser examines one of America's most iconic folk music heroes in Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune, premiering nationally Monday, January 23 at 10 pm...

Apr 10, 2016 · It was 40 years ago this weekend, on April 9, 1976, that Phil Ochs was found dead at his sister’s home in Far Rockaway, Queens. He was one of the best-loved of the generation of young...

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.

Dec 5, 2006 · Phillip David Ochs, singer and songwriter, was born on December 19, 1940, in El Paso. He was the son of Jacob "Jack" Ochs and Gertrude Ochs. Like Bob Dylan and Joan Baez, Ochs was one of the most successful singer–songwriters to arise on the New York City folk-music scene in the 1960s.