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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”

Rodriguez Fan Message: In the US, most people still don’t have a clue about him

Just thought I would send a quick note. I am sitting here listening to some Sixto. If not for the movie which I saw in Kuwait in 2016, I doubt I would have ever heard any of his music. In the US, most people still don’t have a clue about him. But I crank hisContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez Fan Message: In the US, most people still don’t have a clue about him”

A massive thank you to Rodriguez

I would just like to say a massive thank you to Rodriguez for (in my opinion) the best tracks ever created!! You are a true legend! I am sooooo pleased to hear that you are finally getting the royalties you so deserve! However, I understand that material things are not top of your list, whichContinueContinue reading “A massive thank you to Rodriguez”

Wonderful Irish Cover Version Of A Rodriguez Song By Gerry Arias

Gerry Arias Gerry Arias is a well-known Irish musician who has been active in that industry for a long time. He has  also become a big fan of Sixto Rodriguez ever since he saw the film ‘Searching For Sugar Man’ and has been very influenced by that story, and Rodriguez’s music, ever since. So, GerryContinueContinue reading “Wonderful Irish Cover Version Of A Rodriguez Song By Gerry Arias”

‘Sugar Man’ the book is now available on eBook!

Sugar Man: The Life, Death and Resurrection of Sixto Rodriguez In September 2015, ‘Sugar Man: The Life, Death and Resurrection of Sixto Rodriguez’  by Craig Bartholomew-Strydom and Stephen Segerman, was published by Penguin in response to the demand for more information behind the Oscar-winning documentary ‘Searching For Sugar Man’ by Malik Bendjelloul. For all thoseContinueContinue reading “‘Sugar Man’ the book is now available on eBook!”

Rodriguez Fan Message: Has Rodriguez Stopped Touring?

I saw “Searching for Sugarman” in 2013, the year it won the Oscar, and immediately afterwards searched for concert dates. At that time the only tours I could find were in South Africa. I started thinking about Rodriguez today — which turns out to be his birthday! — and again looked for concerts near me.ContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez Fan Message: Has Rodriguez Stopped Touring?”

Rodriguez Fan Message: Live In Europe?

DEAR RODRIGUEZ, As I love you and your great inspiring music, my question is: will you still be giving a live performance / a concert anytime in the near future??? Any chance of seeing you live somewhere in Europe?? Wishing you a most happy, healthy and joyful 80th birthday, all the very best from Germany.ContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez Fan Message: Live In Europe?”

Happy 80th Birthday Rodriguez!

Rodriguez & Dave Matthews 21 June 2022 Please join us in wishing Rodriguez a Happy Birthday on the occasion of his 80th Birthday which falls on July 10th! On behalf of all of us at the official Rodriguez website, Sugarman.org, we send our warmest wishes to Rodriguez and we hope that he has a wonderful dayContinueContinue reading “Happy 80th Birthday Rodriguez!”

Rodriguez Fan Message: What an amazing musician!

Just happened to watch Searching for Sugar Man, not only one fascinating back story but what an amazing musician. I’m 69 years old so this is my music. I feel somewhat cheated never being exposed to his gifts until now. Rodriguez has been in Detroit and I’m in southwest Michigan, so close. Please schedule aContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez Fan Message: What an amazing musician!”