Phil Ochs

American protest singer and songwriter (1940-1976)
Person human Q379802
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Phil Ochs

Summary

Phil Ochs is a human[1]. He was born in El Paso[2]. He was born on December 19, 1940[3]. He passed away in Far Rockaway[4]. He died on April 9, 1976[5]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[6], singer[7], songwriter[8], guitarist[9], and poet[10]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,485 views/month, #6,465 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Phil Ochs's place of birth was El Paso[2].
  • Phil Ochs died in Far Rockaway[4].
  • Phil Ochs was born on December 19, 1940[3].
  • Phil Ochs died on April 9, 1976[5].
  • Phil Ochs held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Phil Ochs's professions included singer-songwriter[6].
  • Phil Ochs's professions included singer[7].
  • Phil Ochs's professions included songwriter[8].
  • Phil Ochs worked as a guitarist[9].
  • Phil Ochs's professions included poet[10].
  • Phil Ochs was educated at Ohio State University[13].
  • Phil Ochs was educated at Staunton Military Academy[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Phil Ochs is I Ain't Marching Anymore[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Phil Ochs is I Ain't Marching Anymore[16].
  • Phil Ochs was influenced by Bob Gibson[17].
  • Phil Ochs is recorded as male[18].
  • Phil Ochs's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Phil Ochs's genre is folk music[20].
  • Phil Ochs's genre is protest song[21].
  • Phil Ochs's genre is folk rock[22].
  • Phil Ochs's genre is singer-songwriter music[23].
  • Phil Ochs's genre is baroque pop[24].
  • Phil Ochs's record label is recorded as Elektra[25].
  • Phil Ochs's record label is recorded as A&M Records[26].
  • Phil Ochs's discography is recorded as Phil Ochs discography[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in El Paso[2], Phil Ochs… he was born on December 19, 1940[3].

Education

Educated at Ohio State University[13], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1870[30], headquartered in Columbus[31] and Staunton Military Academy[14], a school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1884[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[6], singer[7], songwriter[8], guitarist[9], and poet[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include I Ain't Marching Anymore[15], a musical work/composition[35].

Death and Burial

Phil Ochs died on April 9, 1976[5]. He passed away in Far Rockaway[4]. The cause of death was hanging to death[36].

Why It Matters

Phil Ochs ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,485 views/month, #6,465 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

He has been cited as an influence by The Clash[39], a rock band[40], founded in 1976[41].

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 singer-songwriter[6], singer[7], songwriter[8], guitarist[9], and poet[10].

Where did Phil Ochs go to school?

Phil Ochs was educated at Ohio State University[13] and Staunton Military Academy[14].

Who did Phil Ochs influence?

Phil Ochs has been cited as an influence by The Clash[39].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [36] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [17] . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . acclaimedmusic.net. acclaimedmusic.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [16] . acclaimedmusic.net. acclaimedmusic.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work I Ain't Marching Anymore, I Ain't Marching Anymore
    Participant in Mariposa Folk Festival, 1968 Democratic National Convention protest activity, John Sinclair Freedom Rally
    Given name Phil
    Instance of human
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