Phil Ochs News

Each year in December, 20 to 30 events in cities across the country honor the life and music of folk singer Phil Ochs, who created a spirited legacy with his song catalog and political activism.

Shocked? Yes, Jimmy Sturr was genuinely shocked that the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences nominated his "Polka Cola: Music That Refreshes" in the Best Traditional Folk Album Grammy category.

A local trio that captures the spirit of Detroit's 1960s folk music scene sprang from the roots of another group that was broken up by tragedy more than 40 years ago.

This historical account of James Taylor, Joni Mitchell and Phil Ochs sharing the stage of Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum is an arousing time warp for the temporal lobe.

CD cover of Amchitka, the concert with James Taylor, Joni Mitchell and Phil Ochs that launched Greenpeace.

There are few performers worthy of the title "legendary" so I do not use this word lightly when describing Tom Rush.

This detail from the cover art for a Greenpeace Concert album shows James Taylor and Joni Mitchell performing in 1970.

I came to Peter, Paul and Mary's records the same way as everyone my age: in my parents' record cabinet.

Folk Singer finds 21st troubadour Nathan Moore lacing his nimble fingers into the strong hands of Phil Ochs, Ramblin' Jack and other deservedly adored folk giants.

A A Woodstock couple, 40 years later A A Aug. 13: An update on the couple featured on the original "Woodstock" album, 40 years later.

The mere mention of Joan Baez's name emits sound and connation: that heavenly, soaring vibrato; the heroic female voice of the 1960s folk revival; the tireless, life-long champion of non-violent social protest.