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Is Phil Ochs alive?
Deceased (1940–1976)
Phil Ochs/Living or Deceased
When did Phil Ochs write changes?
| Song title | Recordings | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| “Changes” | Demo recording: Sings for Broadside (1976, recorded 1965) Live recordings: Phil Ochs in Concert (1966) There and Now: Live in Vancouver 1968 (March 13, 1969) Amchitka, The 1970 Concert That Launched Greenpeace (October 16, 1970) | Inspired by Ochs’s separation from his wife. |
What nationality was Phil Ochs?
American
Phil Ochs/Nationality
Phil Ochs, (born December 19, 1940, El Paso, Texas, U.S.—died April 9, 1976, Far Rockaway, New York), 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.
What is Phil Ochs best known for?
Philip David Ochs (/ ˈoʊks /; 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, political activism, often alliterative lyrics, and distinctive voice.
What happened to Paul Ochs in 1969?
When the revolution that first inspired him to write and sing apparently shattered, Ochs felt he no longer had an artistic or political purpose. He entered into the deepest, darkest depression of his life. By 1969, he was drinking heavily and abusing prescription drugs, worrying his friends and family.
What songs did Phil Ochs sing in 1963?
“Talking Cuban Crisis” and “50‐Mile Hike,” were among the songs he sang when he appeared at the Thirdside on West Third Street in 1963. Mr. Ochs was born in El Paso. His father, a doctor, moved the family to upstate New York when Phil was a few years old. When he was a teen‐ager, the family moved to Far Rockaway.
What happened to John Ochs of American Idol?
Unknown to most of the music industry and his fans, Ochs battled undiagnosed and untreated bipolar disorder. When the revolution that first inspired him to write and sing apparently shattered, Ochs felt he no longer had an artistic or political purpose. He entered into the deepest, darkest depression of his life.