December 19th is the anniversary of the birth in 1940 of Phil Ochs. He was one of the nation’s greatest and most political singer/songwriters to come out of the 60’s. He recorded hundreds of songs that inspired millions of people, including his anti-war songs like, “I Ain’t Marchin Anymore,” Draft Dodger Rag” and “The War is Over.”
Image: Phil Ochs 1963 publicity photo
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