Phil Ochs was an American protest singer and songwriter known for his sharp wit, sardonic humor, and earnest humanism. His music, marked by its pure lyricism and biting political satire, explored the complexities of the social issues of his time. Ochs' distinctive style, which drew from traditional balladry and folk music, made him a central figure in the 1960s folk revival movement. His influential works, such as "I Ain't Marching Anymore" and "There But For Fortune," remain significant anthems of the anti-war and civil rights movements.