Utah Phillips

Folk music, Musical Artist

1935 – 2008

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Who was Utah Phillips?

Bruce Duncan "Utah" Phillips was a labor organizer, folk singer, storyteller, poet and the "Golden Voice of the Great Southwest". 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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Born
May 15, 1935
Cleveland
Also known as
  • U Utah Phillips
  • Phillips, Utah
  • Bruce Duncan Phillips
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Cleveland
  • Nevada City
  • Salt Lake City
Died
May 23, 2008
Nevada City

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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