Phil Ochs

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.

Born:

Dec 19, 1940 In El Paso, Texas, USA

Movie/TV Credits:

5

First Appeared:

In the movie The Day the Music Died 1977-01-01

Latest Project:

Movie Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation 2013-01-18