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]

Phil Ochs, 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. A wavery tenor, he employed …

Most of Phil's songs were very political, some humorous and some very serious. He wrote about the topics of the day - civil rights, Viet Nam, hungry miners, and personalities such as Billy Sol …

Philip David Ochs was an American songwriter, protest singer, and political activist. Ochs was known for his sharp wit, sardonic humor, and political commentary. He wrote about 200 songs …

Apr 2, 2009 · Philip David Ochs (pronounced /oʊks/) (December 19, 1940–April 9, 1976) was a U.S. protest singer (or, as he preferred, a topical singer) and songwriter who was known for …

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Philip David Ochs was an American songwriter, protest singer, and political activist. Ochs was known for his sharp wit, sardonic humor, and political commentary...

Phil appears in the following books: Barone Richard. Music Revolution : Greenwich Village in the 1960s. Backbeat Books 2022. Brend Mark. American Troubadours : Groundbreaking Singer …

He assumed a new identity, calling himself John Butler Train, lashing out at anyone who referred to him as Phil Ochs. He was arrested at various times for assault, driving under the influence, …

The discography of Phil Ochs, a U.S. protest singer and songwriter, consists of seven studio albums, six live albums, six compilation albums, one box set, six other albums, and nine …