Category Archives: Fan Messages

Rodriguez Tributes From Around The World

Artwork by Jack Stone Design Sixto Rodriguez – 10 July 1942 to 8 August 2023 Dear Stephen, I hope this e-mail finds you well, in accordance with what the recent events allow. First of all, I am still in shock, in times like these, I reflect on the importance of living life before it slips away –ContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez Tributes From Around The World”

Rodriguez at Find A Grave

Photo added by Marta Norton Photo added by Shubham Singer-Songwriter and Musician. Sixto Rodriguez, commonly recognized as Rodriguez, rose to prominence during the late 1960s and early 1970s with his signature song “Sugar Man” and his folk and rock albums, “Cold Fact” and “Coming from Reality.” Despite being relatively unknown in the United States, his musicContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez at Find A Grave”

Thank you from Detroit

I live about 5 minutes from the Detroit border and a 20 minute drive to downtown. I would never have been exposed to the music of Sixto Rodriguez if I hadn’t been for you and the others who loved his music so passionately. I was introduced to him, even though I lived very close in proximity,ContinueContinue reading “Thank you from Detroit”

Fan Messages From Around The World

Just watched the Bio of your life revolving around South African fans, and I am amazed. It was very moving, and I have very genuine feelings towards your journey in life. I once lived in the USA from 1961 to 1979. All I can say is God bless you and your family, And greetings fromContinueContinue reading “Fan Messages From Around The World”

Zig At The Gig Podcast

I hope all is well with you and yours.My Name is Dave Deitke. I am a full-time musician/ special needs music educator/ music therapist MT-BC, NMT from Cleveland, OH, and I run a podcast called Zig At The Gig.I started this podcast to promote a non-profit art gallery called Negative Space. Since the shutdown, IContinueContinue reading “Zig At The Gig Podcast”

New Fan Is Looking For The Very Rare “Alive” Album

Hello,Yesterday, I discovered the immense talent of Sixto Rodriguez in a pub in Valence (France)…and since, I hear his music what I find on the net. How is it possible to find and buy the recording of the concert “alive 1979 Sydney Australia”? Thank you for your answer A new fan Jean-Pierre Allègre, France https://youtu.be/xJ4BLckNatA

Fan Message from the USA: Thank you for making music

Dear Mr. Rodriguez,A teacher of mine made us watch Searching for Sugar Man when I was in highschool. Ever since then your music has been a constant in my life. I tell everyone I know about you, your story and your music. My favorite thing to do is blast your music in my car, fullContinueContinue reading “Fan Message from the USA: Thank you for making music”

Fan Message from South Africa: Remembering the ’80s

After “Searching for Sugar Man” suddenly popped up on Netflix I watched it again for the third time I think – again taking me back to when I was a young student at UCT, Cape Town back in the early 80’s when your music was so much part of the backdrop to our student yearsContinueContinue reading “Fan Message from South Africa: Remembering the ’80s”

Fan Message From Spain

Photo: Paul Watson Sixto Rodriguez, tu historia me parece fascinante, he visto el documental hace unos días y no puedo dejar de escuchar tu música. Eres maravilloso y te mereces todo el reconocimiento del mundo. Te envío un beso y un abrazo inmenso. Gracias!!! Carlota Sixto Rodriguez, I find your story fascinating, I saw theContinueContinue reading “Fan Message From Spain”

Fan Messages from Australia and Canada

Image from 1998 South African Tour Programme Hi there, I just wanted to let Rodriguez & his family know what an inspiration his music has been to so many people. My husband and I discovered Rodriquez at Bluesfest, Byron Bay Australia. We have worked several years building the festival and was given a Rodriguez t-shirtContinueContinue reading “Fan Messages from Australia and Canada”

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.”