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Phil Ochs

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Singer

Phil Ochs

American protest singer and songwriter (1940-1976)

Phil Ochs was born on December 19, 1940 and died on April 9, 1976, aged 35.

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Born
December 19, 1940, El Paso
Died
April 9, 1976
Zodiac sign
Sagittarius
Country
United States
Known as
Singer

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  • Phil Ochs was born on a Thursday.
  • Phil Ochs would have turned 86 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: June 19. Birthstone: Turquoise, tanzanite and zircon.
  • Phil Ochs belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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When was Phil Ochs born?

Phil Ochs was born on December 19, 1940 and died on April 9, 1976, aged 35.

What is Phil Ochs’s zodiac sign?

Sagittarius, born December 19.

Does Phil Ochs have an official website?

Yes: web.cecs.pdx.edu.