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Solid at 70 – Sixto Rodriguez at The Usher Hall | The Edinburgh Reporter

It seems fitting that the American septuagenarian should play Edinburgh’s Usher Hall, the same stage that The Rolling Stones played a good while back, on the same night that they were reforming in London, with an average age of 68. The fact that Rodriguez is 70 was not lost on his audience, but neither wasContinueContinue reading “Solid at 70 – Sixto Rodriguez at The Usher Hall | The Edinburgh Reporter”

Rodriguez – Live At Royal Festival Hall, London | Reviews | Clash Magazine

  If you don’t know the story of Rodriguez yet, then don’t read this – go and watch this year’s amazing documentary Searching for Sugar Man, then come back to us. For those who know the tale behind the man, you may still be in a sense of awe that he is here: one halfContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez – Live At Royal Festival Hall, London | Reviews | Clash Magazine”

A Day In The Life: Rodriguez :: Blogs :: 1000 Words :: Paste

When Sixto Rodriguez recorded his debut album Cold Fact in 1969, he dreamed of pop stardom. But, far from the epicentre of the late ’60s folkie scene, the Detroit-based son of Mexican immigrants found that his defining statement was criminally overlooked. Rodriguez went back to reality, working as a gas station attendant, studying philosophy, campaigningContinueContinue reading “A Day In The Life: Rodriguez :: Blogs :: 1000 Words :: Paste”

Rodriguez: The Story of Sugar Man | WGN

Rodriguez. Its a name recognized by many things in today’s society. From athletes to movie stars, the name associates with many things. Never has it been associated with the Detroit and the music Detroit it produced. Until now. People often think of Detroit and its music scene as Motown – with names like Marvin Gaye,ContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez: The Story of Sugar Man | WGN”

Searching for Sugar Man’s Rodriguez charms at Lincoln Hall – Chicago Performing Arts | Examiner.com

The most incredible thing about Rodriguez’s set last night was his easy going manner, humor, and charm. At the start of the evening and between songs he spoke, told dirty jokes and shared his philosophy. It wasn’t your usual on stage banter. He simply spoke to the audience as if they were sitting in hisContinueContinue reading “Searching for Sugar Man’s Rodriguez charms at Lincoln Hall – Chicago Performing Arts | Examiner.com”

Photos of Rodriguez at Sixth & I Historic Synagogue – Arts Desk

Most of the time, shooting a concert is just a job. But there are some cases when it’s more than that—when shoots can feel like capturing a significant moment in history. When I learned the story of rediscovered Detroit folk singer Rodriguez, I predicted his sold-out show at Sixth and I Historic Synagogue Thursday nightContinueContinue reading “Photos of Rodriguez at Sixth & I Historic Synagogue – Arts Desk”

From the Vaults: Rodriguez live at Whale Hall, Hartenbos, Mossel Bay, 17 September 2001

What a wonderful evening! Rodriguez rocked the Whale Hall in Hartenbos and despite some comments to the contrary I think the new arrangements of his songs are stunning. The saxes really drive songs like ‘Climb Up On My Music’ and ‘Only Good For Conversation’ and that Rock and Roll medley (‘Shake Rattle & Roll’, BobContinueContinue reading “From the Vaults: Rodriguez live at Whale Hall, Hartenbos, Mossel Bay, 17 September 2001”

Rodriguez and his place in The Story Of Rock | Brian Currin

Almost all the recent fan messages on the Sugarman.org website are from people saying they have never heard of Rodriguez before. Many even apologize for not listening to him in the 1970s. I can’t remember when exactly I first heard ‘Cold Fact’. For me his music just always seemed to have been there. A numberContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez and his place in The Story Of Rock | Brian Currin”

Rodriguez and his place in The Story Of Rock

I can’t remember when exactly I first heard ‘Cold Fact’. For me his music just always seemed to have been there. A number of the mixtapes from my teenage years show “Sugar Man”, “Rich Folks Hoax” and “I Wonder” as being from 1973/74 when I was about 14/15.