Yearly Archives: 2022

Rodriguez Fan Message: Have A Lovely Christmas

Dear Rodriguez, I’ve been a fan of your music for quite some time now and had never realised your story until now. I’m not sure if this message will ever reach you, but if it does, I would like to express my gratitude for your music and the beauty of your lyrics. I have nothingContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez Fan Message: Have A Lovely Christmas”

Finding The Way With Sixto Rodriguez | A Billion Worlds

I wrote this piece in honor of Rodriguez. My interpretation of “Crucify Your Mind” is a little different, but I thought y’all might enjoy it.  https://billionworlds.substack.com/p/finding-the-way-with-sixto-rodriguez Thanks to all! Keep the faith, Glenn SmithAustin, Texas

Rodriguez Fan Message: Thanks for enduring.

Just found you. !!!! Wow, where were you hiding.!!(?) I watched the film. Like a long lost **prophet**; the lives you touched was in the long applause. He who walked in their youthful lives was there to heard and seen. They wait for his blessing through music. They weren’t disappointed. This moment in their livesContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez Fan Message: Thanks for enduring.”

Rodriguez Video: Live at Pohoda 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gQ0fgqXrO0 Rodriguez – Live at Pohoda 2018 The story of Sixto Rodriguez can be boldly called one of the most powerful in the history of music. His songs were copied by millions, they inspired anti-apartheid warriors, and legends were being told about him, while he was working at construction sites back home. One of theContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez Video: Live at Pohoda 2018”

Rodriguez Music: I Wonder (unplugged on MNet TV, 5th March 1998)

https://soundcloud.com/briancurrinmusic/i-wonder-unplugged-on-mnet-tv 5th March 1998: 7.30 p.m. Rodriguez was interviewed on Front Row TV program (MNET) and performed an “unplugged” solo version of “I Wonder”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8bmpRE8Nys I Wonder on South African TV March 1998 (very short clip)

Rodriguez History: 41 Years Ago he was touring Australia

Poster supplied by Alison Elliott, October 2022 I have very little information about this tour. I know that Rodriguez played on the same bill as Midnight Oil (at The Tanelorn Festival) and that the album Alive, recorded in 1979, was released to coincide with this tour. Brian Currin Midnight Oil: I feel that Midnight Oil is aContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez History: 41 Years Ago he was touring Australia”

Rodriguez Music: “Forget It” used in new TV show’s soundtrack

The Resort We are always interested to hear about Rodriguez songs popping up in the soundtracks for new films and TV series. So, for those who have been watching the excellent new series called ‘The Resort’, you would have spotted a song by Rodriguez being used in Season 1 Episode 4 of this series calledContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez Music: “Forget It” used in new TV show’s soundtrack”

Rodriguez Fan Message: Long Live Your Gorgeous Music

I will try & keep this brief… Basically I’ve been to South Africa 5 times & I adore your music! I can attest it’s still playing all over there in only the ‘cool joints’ & I was lucky enough to see you in London in 2016. Hope you are well (even though I guess aContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez Fan Message: Long Live Your Gorgeous Music”

Rodriguez Fan Message: Looking For An Autograph

Hello, I am a big fan and would love to get Sixto Rodriguez’s autograph. I can donate to a charitable organization on his behalf (or send money to him/you). I am from Canada and never had to opportunity to see him play in person and love the Sugar Man documentary. Thank you very much. CeciliaContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez Fan Message: Looking For An Autograph”

Stephen “Sugar” Segerman: My hunt for Rodriguez, a missing music legend | BBC

Sugar & Rodriguez In London One South African superfan’s quest to unravel the truth about his favourite artist Listen: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct34wg Released On: 01 Sep 2022, available for over a year Stephen ‘Sugar’ Segerman’s nickname came from the song Sugar Man by the American singer Rodriguez. In 1970s South Africa, Rodriguez was a household name as hisContinueContinue reading “Stephen “Sugar” Segerman: My hunt for Rodriguez, a missing music legend | BBC”

Rodriguez Music: “I’ll Slip Away” released 55 Years Ago!

Rod Riguez – I’ll Slip Away, 1967 | Discogs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnUPz3iez1A Rod Riguez – I’ll Slip Away, 1967 I’ll Slip Away, produced by Harry Balk, was released as a single by Impact Records in the USA in August 1967. It was credited to Rod Riguez. This track was re-recorded in Detroit in 1972. The b-side was YouContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez Music: “I’ll Slip Away” released 55 Years Ago!”

Rodriguez Fan Message: Bucket List

I’m at a point in my life right now that I am making a bucket list of things that I would like to do before it’s too late. One of the items on my bucket list is to see Rodriguez live in concert, or at least meet him and hear him play at least aContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez Fan Message: Bucket List”

Rodriguez Fan Message: Your fans would love to support you and see you play

Dear Sugarman, I hope you are well. Before the covid lockdowns occurred you were slated to play a venue in Annapolis, MD at Rams Head. I am writing in hopes you will be able to reschedule that show and others. Your fans would love to support you and see you play. With love and gratitude,ThankContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez Fan Message: Your fans would love to support you and see you play”