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Philip David "Phil" Ochs (December 19, 1940 April 9, 1976) was an American protest singer (or, as he preferred, a topical singer) and songwriter who was known for his sharp wit, sardonic humor, earnest humanism, political activism, insightful and alliterative lyrics, and distinctive voice. He wrote hundreds of songs in the 1960s and '70s and released eight albums.
Ochs performed at many political events during the 1960s counterculture era, including anti-Vietnam War and civil rights rallies, student events, and organized labor events over the course of his career, in addition to many concert appearances at such venues as New York City's Town Hall and Carnegie Hall. Politically, Ochs described himself as a "left social democrat" who became an "early revolutionary" after the protests at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago led to a police riot, which had a profound effect on his state of mind.
Aristus
(66,596 posts)Thanks, I-T-W...
rurallib
(62,530 posts)My favorite:
In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)rurallib
(62,530 posts)great talent who IIRC fought what we now call bipolar disease- which took him early.
In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)My husband met Phil when he was staying with family out on Long Island.
bvf
(6,604 posts)One of the first protest songs I remember learning when growing up.
Thanks, ITW.
In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)The odd thing is ... when I posted this song I had no idea that her killer died in prison yesterday.
bvf
(6,604 posts)My favorite stanza is the one that starts, "Smokin' marijuana is more fun than drinkin' beer..."
Some things are changing, little by little. Not fast enough, though...
In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)Doc_Technical
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