Phil Ochs
- Born
- 19 December 1940 (35 years old)
- Died
- 9 April 1976
- Place of birth
- El Paso, Texas, USA
- Gender
- Male
Philip David Ochs (December 19, 1940 – 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.
