Rodriguez (born Sixto Diaz Rodriguez, in Detroit, Michigan, July 10, 1942 – August 8, 2023) was a singer-songwriter and guitarist who built a large following throughout Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. He released his debut single "I'll Slip Away" in 1967 as "Rod Riguez." In 1970, he released his debut studio album "Cold Fact." It was followed by "Coming from Reality" (1971). Neither met commercial expectations. After the release of "Coming From Reality," it was even rumored that Rodriguez had committed suicide, a fake story examined in the 2012 documentary "Searching for Sugar Man." "Sugar Man" is the name of Rodriguez's most famous song, released in 1998. Also in 2012, both of Rodriguez's studio albums were re-released and became international hits, charting in the Top 100 in at least 10 nations alongside the compilation soundtrack for "Searching For Sugar Man," also released that year. On August 8, 2023, Rodriguez passed away at the age of 81.
These are photos from concerts where Rodriguez played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Rodriguez Feb 27, 2018 Greenville, South Carolina, United States Uploaded by Matt Nesbitt
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2014 Apr 25 - May 4, 2014 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Uploaded by Nicktor
Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 2013 (Weekend 1) Apr 12 - 14, 2013 Indio, California, United States Uploaded by Andrewshungry
Byron Bay Bluesfest Mar 28 - Apr 1, 2013 Tyagarah, NSW, Australia Uploaded by Mike G Force
Austin City Limits Music Festival 2009 Oct 2 - 4, 2009 Austin, Texas, United States Uploaded by Arnell
Green Man Festival 2009 Aug 21 - 23, 2009 Powys Uploaded by Womblingalong
The Big Chill Festival 2009 Aug 6 - 9, 2009 Eastnor, UK Uploaded by Maf Daniel
