Description
A comprehensive look at another side of the famous topical songwriter Phil Ochs, showcasing his prose and poetry from across the full span of his life.
Author: Phil Ochs
Publisher: Backbeat Books
Published: 12/01/2020
Pages: 344
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 8.30h x 6.30w x 1.30d
ISBN13: 9781493051472
ISBN10: 1493051474
BISAC Categories:
- Music | Individual Composer & Musician
- Music | Genres & Styles | Folk & Traditional
- Music | History & Criticism | General
About the Author
Phil Ochs was born in El Paso, Texas, in 1940. After attending Staunton Military Academy, Ochs became political while a journalism major at Ohio State University. Forsaking his college degree, Ochs moved to New York City in 1962 to join the burgeoning folk scene. Most well known as a topical singer-songwriter, Ochs was also an anti-Vietnam War and civil rights activist, performing at countless rallies, benefits and marches (authoring the seminal anti-war song I Ain't Marching Anymore). Ochs recorded three albums for Elektra Records before moving westward to Los Angeles and A&M Records. Ochs died, by his own hand, in Far Rockaway, Queens, in 1976.