Phil Ochs
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Summary
Phil Ochs was born on December 19, 1940[1], in El Paso[2]. He died on April 9, 1976[3], in Far Rockaway[4]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[5], singer[6], songwriter[7], guitarist[8], and poet[9]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,562 views/month, #6,465 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Occupation: musician[12], Liedermacher[13]
- Educated at: Ohio State University[14], Staunton Military Academy[15]
- Notable work: I Ain't Marching Anymore[16]
- Influenced by: Bob Gibson[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Genre: folk music[19], protest song[20], folk rock[21], singer-songwriter music[22], baroque pop[23]
- Record label: Elektra[24], A&M Records[25]
- Discography: Phil Ochs discography[26]
- Commons category: Phil Ochs[27]
- Cause of death: hanging to death[28]
- Family name: Ochs[29]
- Given name: Phil[30]
- Official website: http://web.cecs.pdx.edu/~trent/ochs/[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Phil Ochs[32]
- Medical condition: bipolar disorder[33]
- Manner of death: suicide[34]
- Instrument: guitar[35], voice[36], clarinet[37]
- Participant in: Mariposa Folk Festival[38], 1968 Democratic National Convention protest activity[39], John Sinclair Freedom Rally[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
- Birth name: Philip David Ochs[42]
- Represented by: Albert Grossman[43]
- Start of work period: 1962[44]
Why It Matters
Phil Ochs has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
He has been cited as an influence by The Clash[47], a rock band[48], founded in 1976[49].
FAQs
Where was Phil Ochs born?
Phil Ochs was born in El Paso[2].
Where did Phil Ochs die?
Phil Ochs passed away in Far Rockaway[4].
What did Phil Ochs do for work?
Phil Ochs worked as a singer-songwriter[5], singer[6], songwriter[7], guitarist[8], and poet[9].
Where did Phil Ochs go to school?
Phil Ochs was educated at Ohio State University[14] and Staunton Military Academy[15].
Who did Phil Ochs influence?
Phil Ochs has been cited as an influence by The Clash[47].