Utah Phillips

Utah Phillips
Utah Phillips, 2006
Background information
Birth nameBruce Duncan Phillips
Born(1935-05-15)May 15, 1935
Cleveland, Ohio
DiedMay 23, 2008(2008-05-23) (aged 73)
Nevada City, California
GenresFolk music
Occupation(s)Songwriter, performer, raconteur
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Bruce Duncan "Utah" Phillips (May 15, 1935 – May 23, 2008) was an American labor organizer, folk singer, storyteller and poet. He described the struggles of labor unions and the power of direct action, self-identifying as an anarchist. He often promoted the Industrial Workers of the World in his music, actions, and words.

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