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| Born | Philip David Ochs December 19, 1940 El Paso, Texas, United States of America |
| Died | April 9, 1976 New York City, New York, United States of America |
| Cause of death | Suicide |
Philip David Ochs was a Statesian Left-wing protest singer and songwriter, mostly withing the Folk genre.[1]
He participated in the Folk Revival musical movement in the United States, as well as several political movements including the Civil Rights Movement, the Anti-Vietnam War movement, and the Labor Rights movement.[1]
His political views changed throughout his life, with him advocating for the Democratic Party in his early years, before identifying as a Marxist and a Communist later.[2]
Early Life
Education and Early Career
Career and Activism
Chicago Democratic National Convention and Later Career
Mental Decline, Final Years, and Death
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "This week in history: Remembering protest singer Phil Ochs" (2016-12-19). People's World.
- ↑ imgonnasayitnow (2022-02-04). "Phil Ochs Interview Australia 1972". YouTube.