
Phil Ochs
December 19, 1940 (84 years old) in El Paso, Texas, USA
Philip David Ochs (December 19, 1940 โ 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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- 2019 ยทRolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorseseas Self
- 2013 ยทGreenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generationas Self (archive footage)
- 2011 ยทPhil Ochs: There But for Fortuneas Self (archive footage)
- 1990 ยทBerkeley in the Sixtiesas Self (archive footage)
- 1984 ยทChords of Fameas Himself
- 1978 ยทRenaldo and Claraas Self
- 1977 ยทThe Day the Music Diedas Self
- 1971 ยทWondering About Thingsas
- 1969 ยทGenerations Apart: A Question of Valuesas Self
- 1968 ยทLast Summer Won't Happenas Himself
- 1965 ยทThe Creative Person: The Folksingeras Self
- Future ยทConventions: The Land Around Usas Self (archive footage)