This board is now closed .... Cheers Brian

wish i was back in in israel on the beach at night where i sleeped for 6 months listening to the rod and that was 20 yrs ago there must be heaps of us

hi can some one pls tell me where to dload unlimited rodrigez thanks .

Many happy returns all the best and may u enjoy life as u like it. cheers from, Jacqui Jane derek and Malc

HEY ROD!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY. YOU'RE A LEGEND! TO MY FRIENDS AND I, YOU'RE A HERO. I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT YOUR LONDON DATES UNTIL A WEEK AFTER YOU'D PLAYED THERE. PLEASE COME BACK TO ENGLAND SOON. WE LOVE YOUR MUSIC, SO WE'LL CLIMB UP ANY TIME. FORGET IT.

despite listening to at least one song from cold fact every single day in the last 18 months, i haven't been near the website in over a year. and i log on right on the great man's birthday. may there be many more.... and how about a date in ireland? go on, make my decade.

Just a reminder that Rodriguez celebrates his 64th birthday on Monday 10th July. Happy Birthday Rodriguez, Happy Birthday.

Rodriguez was hangin' out and enjoying the bands at the Detroit TasteFest over the 4th of July weekend. Saw him at the Park Stage, he got at least a few acknowledgments from some of the other musicians. He was looking great!

Was telling my son (17) about you the other night. I was about 13 when i first heard you back in western australia. I started singing sugarman to him and it brought back all the memories. I got on the internet and discover that ive missed the only gig you've ever done in the uk by 9 months!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Im gutted. Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease tell me you'll play in london again. You are beautiful!

Hey Rod I watched you in South Africa and in London (forum). Im now living in Australia and cant wait to see you here, weather it be in western or southern Australia. Im sure your other fans will travel. Till then BAG IT MAN !!!

WHEN WILL YOU TOUR WESTERN AUSTRALIA WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU LIVE HAVE LOVED YOUR MUSIC SINCE I FIRST HEARD IT AT 16, NOW 38, IS THERE HOPE, I KNOW WE ARE SO FAR AWAY. JULIE XXX

I am listening to Cold Fact right now at my desk at work on a hot sunday morning overlooking the mouth of the river Fal in Cornwall and I have chills down my spine. It gave me chills when I first heard it in the late 70,S in Cape Town and still does now.

Your music has inspired me to write many a good poem. I especailly love playing you on a winters morning. I got into your music nearly 20 years ago now :) You are a true words smith
and I love your lyrics :)

great site
thanks for your time!

Yep, I nearly crashed my car the other day when JJJ played "Sugar Man" just after talking about the new movie "Candy" and I was near tempted to ring up and praise them to all the gods that be. I got into Rodriguez about 15-16 years ago when in my mid teens, painting my grandmothers lounge room. My uncle put on Cold Fact and I never looked back from there. Most members of my family (especially those around my age that would be at my place when my friends and I were jamming to his music) are fans, though I know of few ppl outside my family that have heard of him. I try to introduce his music to whoever I can, playing it in my car while at work and driving around the city during the course of my working day. Rodriguez's music was instrumental and vitally important during my forming years and have gotten me through many times both good and bad. Was pleasantly surprised when i stumbled upon this site today by accident. Cheers, long days and pleasant nights Monk

I'm new to the music of Rodriguez, but was instantly hooked......The irony is that I just moved to Detroit, so to hear it refrenced in song is kinda cool. Anyway, is Mr. Rodriguez still alive and if so does anyone know how to contact him?

"a convention defying romantic tragedy that is painful, sexy, tender and charged with dark humour" Sounds like a great thumbnail review of Rodriguez's music as well!!

Hello all. For what it's worth Rodriguez's "Sugar Man" is on the soundtrack of a new Aussie film"Candy"
described by one critic as "a convention defying romantic tragedy that is painful, sexy, tender and charged with dark humour", it stars Heath Ledger and Abbie Cornish. I just read Angel's exquisite "Sugar Man" story below and it's incredible how this song and so many others have endured the test of time and will continue to do so! Love to all!

I am 32 years old, and I grew up listening to Rodriguez. He's a part of my psyche now, I have listened to his albums all my life. I still find new dimensions to it as I grow, his music and it's meaning grow with me. I am a song writer because of him.

I am personally so in love with this man

How the hell did u get 150 pics of the man and if so PLEASE let us see them

About two years ago a local news paper ask me if I am famliar with the name Rodriguez? I said I only know one and if that is who you are talking about what is it you want from me. They said he was doing a local gig and wanted an article. They granted me a 1-hour interview that eventually ran into nearly 4-hours! The experiece gave me an uncanny insight into the man and who he really is. I have about 150 pictures of him in action which I may share on this site or elsewhere if there is interest. I have also had the opportunity to meet both his daughters. Both phenomenal persons and very protective of dad.

Hi From County Kerry in Ireland. My name is Etienne (et). I was surfing the web and googled 'Rodrigues Cold Fact'. Lo and behold, your site. I still have the vinal A&M production from 1971 and listen to it from time to time when I am feeling a little nostalgic. I left south africa in 1977 and have yet to come accross anyone in Ireland who ever heard of Rodriguez. It is quite handy as I play the guitar and trot out a couple of his tunes from the album every so often. People think I have come accross a new artist who they havn't heard of. One addition for your Myth section. When we were kids we had it on good authority that he was blind. Probably because of the cover photo with the dark glasses. the other great artist from that era who seems to be making a bit of a comeback is Shaun Philips. Due somewhat to the advent of the internet propably. What a great use for the web. To put great talent back on the map. Keep up the good work Etienne Muller http://brushwoodstudios.com

greetngs from melbourne australia,my name is doug mcdonald and I played drums on Rodriguez,s 1979 australan tour,it was one of the most interestng tours I played on full of fond memories,for details email me dmacd7(at)bigpond.com,blessings,Doug.

SANDREVAN LULLABY is a powerfull as anything i'v heared from Dylan, Young or Springteen. Thanks Sixto Chris from Durbs

Hi everyone, This is so weird. I saw Rodriguez at a 3-day music festival in Australia in 1981(?). The festival was called Tanalorn(?) on the North Coast of New South Wales. I was a Uni. I had been fan of his compilation album (released only in Aust & N.Z.). What is weird is that I can't remember how I found this album. It must have been big in Aust. for some reason. Anyway, Sixto finished the concert on the first night. Then he vanished. Great to find a webpage to finally get some info on him. Great album man. Kinda like a latin Bob Dylan.

Hey all Rodriguez fans! Anyone know if the MAN has another tour planned for SA? If anyone knows please mail me! These songs have really been a great help and inspiration to me through very difficult times and has helped me to keep some sanity and clarity in my life! THANKS!

I was browsing back through all the letters that we have received on the Rodriguez Forum over the years and I found this one from Angel in Singapore that we received back in October 2002. Among all the wonderful letters and stories that have been posted on the Forum, this one is surely one of the most amazing....read on.... Posted on 20th October 2002
02:46:01 PM Angel I am from Singapore. I have yet met anyone from my country who knows or have heard of Rodriguez. I first heard his song "Sugarman" 8 years ago...when I was backpacking in Thailand, in a tribe on the high mountains of Chiangrai. A village girl had received an old tape recorder and a few dubbed cassettes as gifts, which one of them contained the song, and she was playing it. I tried looking on the cassette cover for the name of the song and artist, but was not written. For 6 years, I kept humming the tune in my head, not knowing the title of the song nor who sang it. On my first day at work in Oct 2000, I heard someone humming the very familiar tune! I was at last able to find out about the song! That's how this person and I got to know each other very immediately. When this person told me the title and artist, I still could not find it anywhere in Singapore. Months later, he bought me the CD from the Internet. Cold Fact was the first album he ever owned, so it really meant something to him. Now 2 years later, this man and I are happily married and we just had a 3-mth-old daughter. Mr Rodriguez, I just want to say THANK YOU VERY MUCH. The lyrics may be painful to the heart, but your music has brought much love to mankind.

i would love to hear from any fans from THE BLUFF DURDAN ther must be so many of you guys out ther WHY arnt u responding, Ansteys beach, Brighon Beach, Wentworth hotel, Come on man, between 35 and 60 years old will do. even the Harcourt Hotel on marine drive will do

Does anyone know how to get hold of Keith Carta, the guy who has the Cold Fact album cover tattooed on his arm? If so PLEASE let me know! Thanks.

i live in australia and have been listening to Rodriguez for years, got to see him live in 1981 and at that stage there was a live album released for that tour which was recorded during the 1979 tour. well after 25 years of searching i finally completed my collection last weekend while i was in sydney ( australia )by picking up a cd copy of Rodriguez Alive. finally getting to listen again to this music from the early 80's as i remember it from his tour.................. thanks

ou that`s right, it was London ... and Sue from Durban who handed me his 'Best of ' ... his lyrics and vibes have since been engraved in heart and soul, now occasionally strumming 'slip away' on Charles Bridge in Prague ... heading south ... -one love-

How pleased I am to have found this site. Ive been playing Rodriguez music since the 1970s. I now have Rodriguez on CD's and still play his music often. I even still have my old ( now worn out ) cassetts from the 1970s. Its great to see im not the only one who enjoys Rodriguez...

my god what an influance this man made to myself in the eightys ,and nineties with his sureal beat not to mention the lirics which ive used a few times thanks for your time now you can thank me for mine and after thats it forget it,ok so i may have been a stoner but i allways look back and have never forgot any of the words to any of the tracks from one of the most fantastic album,s ie cold facts .........

Hi all. I'm putting together a whole lot of Rodriguez fan stories and so far I've come across some pretty amazing ones
I thought I'd put a posting calling for more. Please e-mail me if you have an interesting Rodriguez story
anything's good right now!

ansteys brighton come on we were all there braais

come on bluffies and durbanies why are u so quiet. we have so much to talk and laugh about whats up make a thing and tjuin broers

'Crucify Your Mind' reminds me of my last love! That psycho-bitch .... Rodriguez knows my pain!

The music from The man reminds me of my first love, what about you guys

Yes he is still performing, saw him in London on 10 October 2005, what a jol

We laughed, cried, jolled, worked, skinned up and LIVED to this music. (In Harare, Zimbabwe) I really thought Rodriguez was dead, have thought so for years and years. Is this some elaborate hoax? I can hardly believe he is alive and would love to see him live. Living in Ireland now and off to try and order a copy of Cold Fact and After the Fact (to which I know ALL the lyrics to!) I'll play it to my daughter who'll resist at first then will surreptitiously take it and play it on her iPod! She will love it much as I did when I was her age. It's like he has come back from the dead, like the prophet still lives, this has made me feel very happy. Is he still performing?

The background music to my teenage years, must try to find it for my daughter who is 18, she deserves to hear some real lyrics for a change.

Howzat ou,s I live in UK at moment,been on holiday in Cape town last week.The 1st thing i did was to go and buy cold fact and after the fact as i could not find them in uk. Rodriguez been a part of my music since teens and the army,what a difference it makes at home now,just having cold fact playing in the back ground while we "koel af" Safe ouens cheers

Not sure what that "my space blog" thing below is about? I know you're a fan Jimmy, but I think you should at least credit the words you've taken from the review on this site! I think it'll be Brian Currin, but if not it's Sugar
you should find out & put their name beneath their words. Gonna mention it again
can anyone get a copy of Dead Men Don't Tour? Any chance of getting it on the site Brian (unless copyrights say No). Haven't even seen it yet :-( Cheers all

I grew up in a small town called Whyalla in australia population 24,000 everyone aged 13 to 35 had Cold Fact.Rodriguez was an institution a rite of passage!

Anyone know how to contact Justin Cohen or how I might purchase a copy of "Looking for Jesus?" Craig Strydom is a dear friend. He let me borrow his only copy of the short film and it has gone missing. I'm desperate to get him a new copy.

just discovered my new guru, what have i been listening to all my life? top stuff

i grew up on this music COOL MAN still listen to it I am 45 now, never give up on Rod

www.myspace.com/sixtorodriguez

Didn't Jim Neversink open in London for Rodriguez?

Who were the support acts to Rodriguez in London last year especially on the Saturday night 8/10/05??

Nice site!

Man when is he coming out to Australia again I would love to see him in concert???

Hey, if we want Sixto to come here someone has to take the initiatve and make it happen. Perhaps if a few stop wishing and act we can realise a tour???

We live in a world where some fellow inhabitants actually put tasteless adverts on this Forum, which is obviously only for letters and thoughts about Rodiguez. You should seriously be ashamed of yourselves!

beinn listning to you for years man your words are so STRONG GREAT God be with you

"hi everyone, it's been a while since i've taken a really good look at this site ( i normally just pop in to see if sixto is planning to come down under!). great to see the cd reissues (how are the remastered versions sounding? my aussie cd of cold fact sounds like it taken from average condition lp, with audible surface noise, especially on the quieter moments.) anyone out there with a copy of the "dead men don't tour" doco or any other video footage? what about any memorabilia? i would be willing to pay for any QUALITY items. alternatively, how about a cdr copy of the ALIVE cd album! yeah!i,ve manged to find a copy (mint!)that was apparently released in very limited numbers in a remastered version in 2001.remastered at farmyard connection,melbourne,australia. i'm a huge rodriguez fan but how frustrating is it with the very limited amount of recorded material out there!? currently my collection stands at
1 copy still sealed lp "cold fact" a&m/sussex label from venezuela(i think).this version has a predominately white cover but with the 'ghetto scenes' in bands of orange,pink,blue and green!
1 copy still sealed lp "cold fact" sussex reissue
1 copy excellent condition lp "cold fact" blue goose label
1 copy cd " cold fact" rca/victor label
1 copy still sealed lp " coming from reality" sussex label. great fold-out cover!
1 promotional copy /not for sale lp "coming from reality" sussex label
1 copy lp "alive" blue goose label
1 copy lp "alive" powerworks label
1 copy cd "alive" farmyard label
1 copy lp "at his best" blue goose label
1 copy cd "at his best" blue goose label
1 copy cd "the best of rodriguez" sa issue
1 copy cd "live fact" sa columbia label
1 copy 45rpm"inner city blues/forget it" sussex label(not for sale copy)
1 copy 45rpm"to whom it may concern/i think of you" sussex label(not for sale copy)
1 copy 45rpm"climb up on my music/to whom it may concern" blue goose label. i'd love to hear from other collectors out there!!!!! keep this site alive!!!!!!!!

Heya my mom introduced me to cold fact on a road trip for holiday and it is the coolest cd ever!!!

im looking to try and find a backing seq for the rodriguez song crucify your mind. i sing alot of his songs but cant find a backing for this one. if any one can help with a midi file or mp3 or any backing please let me know,i have some of his other songs i can swap. thanks dave.

What a small world it is. I saw the preview of the new Australian film"Candy" at my local cinema in Sydney and the background track was Sugarman, which I instantly recognised and sang. I decided to look it up on the net because it brought back so many memories of my teenage years in Cape Town. Cold Fact was my absolute favourite album in what must have been 1970-71. And what should I see that the two places where he was most popular were South Africa and Australia.

PLEASE COME TO AUSTRALIA ! WAT IS GOING ON? its been 8 years since you were found, and, well, you were so big over here, and still are! whats the go! (HA) seriously you have a big following over here, and we would love for the opportunity to have you here. i saw u in both 79 and 81 in sydney and would love a chance to relive that. SO PLEASE RODRIGUEZ ! come down under. Take it easy! and thanks for not being dead !

Where in the hell can I download a version of Sugar man?! I am a graduate film student that has chosen to make a music video of the hauntingly awesome song. I really dig the song, however I only have the 2:20 version from the David Holmes CD. I have extra material shot that could go in a longer version. I am of course not doing it for profit. Just adding to the existing art of the song with visual imagery. I'll use it for my reel. However, where can I download (legally) one of the other versions of the song? I really can't afford the twenty five bucks for the entire cd.

WOW, is what comes to mind.... being an avid Fan of Rodriguez since I 1st heard his music back in school in the 80's, went home looked through all my dad's records and what did I find "Cold fact" and "After the fact". I was most upset when I found out I missed his concert here in SA. But having found this website (great job BTW) I can express my Love for what must be one of the greatest musical artists ever. Awesome stuff Rodriguez.

I was wondering if there are any plans on releasing any of Mr. Rodriguez's material on mp3 thru iTunes, napster or whatever... If no one has done so, I represent a digital label that would love to undertake the honor/responsibility. If someone representing Mr. Rodriguez is interested, please contact me at the above email address for more information. Thank you Sixto, for being real in a time where anything but that was expected. giovanni marks www.alphapuprecords.com

just wondering if anyone has any idea where the names ANNIE JOHNSON,Willie Thompson and MOLLY MCDONALD come from, Rodriguez mentions there names in his song Sandrevan Lullaby. Does he know people of these names? I wonder! I do know the song was named after his daughters Sandra and Eva. Also is there any chance of a tour down under, that would be great. cheers

Rodriguez, thanks for Cold Fact, you awakened the radical side of me living in white beaugois SA in the 70's. I was just a 12 year old kid of course, but you were the catalyst mate on questioning reality!

i am so blown away by all the people who have written in this forem. i wrote in here about 4-5 years ago and havent had my computer going since abpot then, so imagine my amazement to come back and see this, WOW ! i always think of RODRIGUEZ this time of the year, as, there is a huge festival in Byron Bay in april every year called the Blues and Roots festival, it goes for 3 days, and musicians from all over the world come. i think it wpould bee amazing to look at the lineup and see Rodriguez's name on there (as i do always look and pray that SOMEONE from the music industry has found him and brought him out. what a hit that would be for the Australian fans! i almost get a twinge of jealousy when i hear all these younger people brag about 'this guy that has this mad album cold fact thats just came out' i mean it feels like hes mine, or should i say ours, from the 60s and 70s er, growing up with his songs. ( only joking ) but i am sure there is ALOT of fans out there who have alot of good memories listening to his songs, especially if you had dabbled in the early years with drugs and really tripped out on them, especially REALLY listening to the words and REALLY knowing what he meant, and understood them. the drug days are long gone for me but, i still listen to him at least once a week. sometimes i go through fazes where i send everyone crazy playing him over and over. especially Sandrevan Lullaby. that song never ceases to amaze me the goose bumps i get, and how easily i get transported back in time sitting around the fire like we used to and have a SMOKE. just lazing around. anyway i am so glad the younger people appreciate his music, as even though many years have passed since the cold fact came out, the world IS as it was back then, even worse. so nothing has changed, sadly! so Rodriguez is very easily understood by everyone. anyway i just want to say thanks Brian for keeping this site up to date,i remember u from when i lived up Airlie Beach, and PLEEEEESE can you talk to RODRIGUEZ and get him to COME TO AUSRALIA. WE REALLY ARE FEELING LEFT OUT WITH ALL THIS RESURFACING OF HIM, AND HE HAS AS MANY FANS HERE AS SOUTH AFRICA OR ANYWHERE BELIEVE ME. (ha) take it easy! and THANKS FOR YOUR TIME. Luv to all from Donna on the Gold Coast

Can anyone tell me who the backing groups were at the concerts at the Kentish Town Forum last November? Many thanks.

if your bf has any idea about music he could work it out in a flash..if not e f# a b b-c# a f# e ..

I'm not sure whats more fascinating, listening to 'cold fact' or reading about the mystery or enigma that the great man seems to be. Got the album weeks ago and cant stop playin it. And the chords are useful as well to try and play along to it. Found out about the album after hearing Bernard from Powderfinger rave about it(selecting it as one of his five 'desert disks'. Love the site!! Play on!!

Yeah, I can tell your bf how that bassline goes...it goes 'Dum-dum-dum-dum-dumdum-dum dum....'Dum-dum-dum-dum-dumdum-dum dum......'

i was wondering if anyone knows the bass lines to " i wonder" as my bf would like to know, thankyou...janellesherwood(at)hotmail.com

hi i have just recently heard of rodriguez through my fiance his music is so calming but my bf told me he past in the 70,s so the question im wanting to know did he or not

Hi there, Got into rodriguez when I was learning to play the guitar in South Africa last couple of years and was introduced to him by my friends down there and he is awesome. I have a question for all you folks out there though, can you tell me what type of guitar he plays? The black cutaway that he is so often carrying!! Ok lots of love; TAKE IT EASY; GO WITH THE FLOW bighopi(at)yahoo.com

hi everyone, i would love to know how to invite rodriguez to come and play at a festival i am starting in Australia. email me at: bookem(at)bookemagency.com or message me via: www.myspace.com/ciel_lindley_fuller thanks :)

hey people, somebo0dy of you wrote me a msg but awfully i deleted the lettter before reading...so pls holla me again. regards durban does dallas

I'm 21 yrs old and living in washington DC, USA. I grew up in the RSA and as far back as i can remember i've loved Rodriguez. This guy needs all the exposure he can get. Thanks for the killer website and props to all those involved in getting him on the road. I hope that this time around he gets to make a living off of his obviously brilliant lyrical talent. Long live a this LEGEND of Rock.

I grew up listening to Rodriguez in the late 70's early 80's in South Afica. Brings back memories of my final year of highschool, when I would blast Sugarman and I wonder between study sessions. I have lived permanently in the U.S. since 1989 and in the meantime forgot all about this wonderful music. This past Jan I took a trip back to Cape Town to see all my family and friends. My brother in law plays cool old vinyls on a restored turntable at his beach house there. While rummaging through what to play I rediscovered Rodriguez. I was delighted and put it on immediately. I was so amazed that my American boyfriend had not heard of it as he has a huge collection and appetite for music. Then I realized that no one in the U.S. was familiar with it. Needless to say he LOVED it and immediately bought every CD he could find in Cape Town. We both work at a busy hospital and plan to spread this music as far and wide as possible among our fiends and collegues. Someone who has created such wonderful music deserves the credit for and it should be out there for all to enjoy. Diane,Maryland, USA

Joseph from Germany makes a wonderful point about enjoying Rodriguez even though he has only recently discovered his music. I don't know what that feeling must be like as I grew up listening to Rodriguez when he was new and fresh to me and everyone else... but his sound and words are just so timeless and still relevant that I can understand why he keeps appealing to new audiences... Brian Currin

I'm from Germany, and hardly anybody here has ever heard anything of and from"Sugarman" Rodriguez. About a year ago I catched a song of him occasionally – it was the "wrong" one. I was looking for some more versions of the INNER CITY BLUES
the funky tune written by Marvin Gaye in the late 60s, and there I got also a different INNER CITY BLUES by a certain Rodriguez
which I liked very much. It was not easy to find out who this Rodriguez was and is. In the meantime I've got all his songs and have read on this sugarman-website a lot of statements of South Africans who grow up with Rodriguez' songs. People often have a sentimental relationship to the music they have heard in younger days. It is not always good music which moves us
it's the memory. What I mean is: Rodriguez is great even without any nice memories of the songs and the sound and the voice. There is not much (never heard and decades old) music which is able to hit your heart the first time you listen to it. Joseph, Munich

I purchased after the fact on vinyl the other day, climb up on my music is simply awesome. Most people I know that are really into music here in OZ know & love the music of Jesus, cold fact is a legend album. Jesus if you're listening, what a blast it would be to see you live here in OZ -you could count me in! regards simon duffell gold coast australia

I agree with Banjo and Albert. Lets get the man out to OZ. Start the petition.(If I knew how I would but please would a Australian with technological know-how get the ball rolling). Sir (to Rodriguez) I know you've played faggot bars, hooker bars, motor cycle funerals In opera houses, concert halls, halfway houses. But have you played the Sydney Opera House?? (but you've got to come to Brisbane too!) Peace and much Respect.

Rodriguez, thanks for all the good moments. My first memory was with David from South Africa (Sun City) about 25 years ago in Israel in a Kibboets Ashdot Yakof Ichout. You've helped me out in bad times. I still play Cold Fact weekly. If you ever wanna play in Aruba let me know! Peter.

If you grew up as a white middle class kid in South Africa in the 70's and onwards Rodrigues and Cold Fact were a part of your life. Compulsory national service was part of growing up in SA and my memories of bungalows and tents at the end of the day (after drill and PT)the soundtrack of my memories is Cold Fact. Left SA and settled in UK about 20 years ago and listened to the Cold Fact CD for the first time since leaving SA on a cold winter's morning in my car...I had forgotten how good the lyrics and music were ...major multiple flashbacks...almost wiped out...I'd love to sit down have a beer with the man and talk about how his music impacted a series of generations in SA...

I grew up 50 miles outside of Detroit back in the 60's and 70's, still to this day I can remember some of the best songs from Rodriguez. Wish I still had the two alblum from back then, Never realized he was still around, glad I found this site.Now I can share his songs with my own 14 year old!

I heard the cold fact tape for the first time about 7 years ago. Ive been hooked on it ever since. I finally have my cd now. And I listen to it almost daily. I see there are a lot more fans then I thought and I can only hope I will see him live at least one time! He is more then welcome to come to Aruba and have a drink or 2! Regards from Aruban Jaap

Banjo asks (below) "how many fans does it take rodriguez to come play some shows in Oz?" The answer is two, provided they are very big fans and are bolted to the wings on either side of the aircraft. Why not start a petition on this very Forum, I'm sure Rodriguez, or someone close to him, will see the letters and do something. I'll go see him wherever he plays in Oz...

how many fans does it take rodriguez to come play some shows in Oz? a petition should get going!

Where is this guy

Does anyone have the Aussie Album"Rodriguez Alive" or a copy of the Doco Dead Men Don't Tour. Kiwi Fan would be very greatful with full reimbursement. Cheers

I feel a special bond with the man because we share the same birthday. His music, the lyrics, make a lot of sense to me maybe because i feel we think alike. I like many of the influenced generations also did my time (national service) in the early 1980's. Rodrigues had a real influence on my generation and his music lives on in our lives.

Manie, couldn't agree more. These sentiments were shared by thousands of young conscripted national servicemen, now older but with the same view on that war-a real parallell with other wars Americans experienced. I was conscripted '85-'87. The sad thing is his genius is not even known or appreciated in his own country. I speak regularly to Americans and have not met one who knows him. What are we going to do about this?

Bring Rodrigues back to Woodstock and then we can have a true and real Woodstock!

MAYBE U WERE NOT LUCKY ENOUGH TO SEE SIXTO NOT ONLY AT WOODSTOCK BUT ALSO IN THE RSA AT THE STANDARD BANK ARENA. HE WAS OBVIOSLY AMAZING! NOT JUST WHAT YOU WOULD EXPECT BUT WHAT YOU WHOULD NEED!! CHEERS HOTDOG

I've never before been so instantly addicted to an artist, as I was the first time I heard Rodriguez's music. About three years ago A good friend of mine played me 'At His Best'...I have been absolutely hooked ever since. To me his songs are a perfect snapshot of the 60's & early 70's, and I agree with David, he should as 'big' as Dylan (possibly bigger due to the fact that he can actually sing!) SIXTO, WHEN ARE YOU TOURING AUSTRALIA AGAIN???? Please don't keep us waiting too long...

Three months basic training in Potch and another 3 of specialized training at Bourke's Luck before flying out to the "border war" in South West (Namibia). We're numbers without identities carrying guns and fighting a war to support something that requires more blind faith than any thinking person can pretend to have. So when the moon is hanging in the purple sky we jump on 2nd or 3rd generation taped copies of Heikki's Bus, assuming relaxed positions while sucking on 4th grade Mary Jane and Sweet Red Wine from the "States" that makes at least some questions disappear, not caring about the things that goes bump through the night but still wondering how many times she had sex and about politicians using people and about the lack of colour in our dreams and if someone is having still serving cookies and kool-aid and if this hatred will ever end and most of all we wonder if perhaps tomorrow one of us will be next on the lonely dusty road where the picture has never been too clear to begin with. (National Service with Rodriguez, 1984-1986)

Reading the posts here, it is apparent Sixto was very big in Australia. Being an Ausssie, I assumed he was bigger in the U.S. ...Not so??? How come we had more exposure here in Oz? I've only ever met one singer who could (possibly) capture the Rodriguez quality. Unfortunately he does not sing those songs. Despite my encouragement. THANKS FOR THIS SITE, Segerman!

Rodriquez by rights should be as 'big' as Dylan. I remember the first time I heard his music in a house in the middle of a rainforest in Kuranda (Queensland, Australia) from the opening chords of Sugarman the hairs stood up on the back on my neck and immediately you realise that this is something which can only described as a 'feeling' (Dylan never had that effect on me for me, the only other music closely resembling that kind of 'feeling' would be 'The Beatles' and certain types of Hardcore anti-establishment Punk Rock). Anyone in Brisbane (Australia) who has Rodriquez in their CD collection (and there are many) you know straight away they are hip. It's a shame that his record company couldn't distribute his music properly because he'd be a household name in the U.S. and around the world. As for Australia...we love Rodriguez and I think it's important for him to realise than he has a new generation of fans. It's amazing Rodriquez is a word of mouth cult but you can go down to Kmart and buy his music. Music and poetry of this calibre (like the man) doesn't age. It's time for another tour of OZ please Mr Rodriguez!

You know....you can use words to describe anything you want, but not Rodriguez's music...you just listen and feel, each word, each sound, it's absolutely magic. And if I were to describe his music with only one word...I colud say...addictive

Hey Fans, I was enthralled by Rodriguez when backpacking through OZ in 1981... I am hoping some day he travels to Canada... When in Vancouver call me... He would be perfect for Vancouver Folk Music Festival...

Keep up the good work. maybe you need some more pictures. will return in the near future.

Heard his song Sugarman on a short film done to promote a fashion book. Good Stuff. 1/25/06

I've just been listening to Mr Rodriguez and have found it just brilliant. He sets the tone not just at the start of his recording life but for todays people trying to make sense of it all. If Australia could get a date I would definately be there.

What are the chances of Sixto touring Australia again. I am absolutley positive he would do very well out of it and we would LOVE to see him. I am too young to have seen him play live and had pretty much given up hope until I saw he has played some gigs recently in London. Who do I have to bribe to get himn out here? Cold Fact is the only album I can listen to continuously on repeat and never tire of. Rawdy

I grew up in South Africa, and I was only born in '72, but I have distinct memories of my Dad playing the Cold Fact LP over and over again. I still remember the very unique effect of Sugar Man, now almost thirty years later. You don't hear a lot of this bare-bones production quality (and almost Shakespearean poetry) from contemporary artists. For those who enjoy Rodriguez, they might also find some common sensibilities in JJ Cale's early works. Sixto, write more music; it seems the world is in need of a sobering voice once again.

Hey, Chris Flynn, editor of Litmus magazine in Melbourne Australia here. Is there any way of arranging an interview with Sixto? Our next issue is on the theme of Heroes and one of our writers is working on a piece about Monsieur Rodriguez. She would like to have a chat with him about his heroes if possible? Is there anyway we could set this up, by phone or email? Thanks for your help. Chris.

This looks interesting too. Kogi, (from South America too). If it's a coincidence it's still interesting reading? http://www.crystalinks.com/kogi.html (sorry, I've jusy got back in the office after Christmas & my head isn't into work yet!) Happy New Year to everyone!

Hi all. While you're all looking for charactors from his songs, I've just typed in "Mr Flood" and come up with this little gem! A poem about Mr Flood's Party!! http://www.web-books.com/Classics/Poetry/Anthology/Robinson_E/MrFlood.htm Enjoy!

In the song 'Jane S Piddy' it definitely sounds like Rodriguez is singing the word "gesture" not "jester". The next line of the song; "Go back to your chamber, your eyes upon the wall" could also be a reference to a courthouse, rather than a medieval court, so maybe the whole first verse refers to some sort of court appearance. Now who are "Dancing Rosemary" and "Disappearing sister Ruth"? Brian

anybody have any insight on this...I know its listed as "The mocking court jester claims there is no proven cure" but I always thought mocking court "gesture" made more sense as a "court jester" seems out of place

I heard the music of mr Rodriguez when in Australia on Xmas day when really drunk. Up off my chair, this music has influenced my songwriting massively. Come to Ireland and play your music man. New material please sir.

Hey Rodriguez, Finally, I have spent six years trying to track down any info on your legacy, I wanna know why no-one in the UK knows of u, I run a pirate radio station, and record my own tracks how or where can I get your music, I am twenty four years old and I am telling u there is definately a gap in the market in my generation that will be addicted to your music the same way I am to good hydro skunk, yes ofcourse, I am from South Africa now living in the UK.... please let me know I don't mind paying, cd or LP I don't mind.... please don't leave me hanging sugar man give me a fix..... let me know by e-mail please. Peace Risky

Hi I'm from England. Does anyone know how I can get to ask Sixto some questions? Does he have an email (fanmail) address? Thanks Tim

Hi Brian Big Happy New Year to you and all your family. Thanks for all your work in pulling the Rodriguez fans together. I hope you step back once in a while and think about what an effect you've had on so many peoples lives by doing what you've done. Amazing that Rodriguez could have been lost forever. Big cheer for you and Sugar! Looking For Jesus is awesome
just weird to think I was really into him in 1979 thanks to Wendy Murray, (who grew up in SA), otherwise I'd be like most of the other sad ignorant Brits. I was going to send this as a personal e-mail, but I think you need a big thank you FROM ALL the Rodriguez fans. Thanks to YOU we saw him live this in 2005! I was thinking earlier tonight, since this is THE proper site, and read by the Sixth Prince himself, it would be really nice to get some thoughts from the man himself on how strange this all is for him, what he thought while he was "away" and what his plans are??? Happy New Year to everyone, and lets hope it's a peaceful one much love Glenn (in Engand, since you South African fans think it's so weird the he's got English fans! I just think it's weird he hasnn't got more!)

There is a rumour going around here in Melbourne that I have heard from a few people that Rodriguez will be coming to Australia in 2006 to play some concerts in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and maybe Canberra. I heard he was in London a few months ago with a South African band and will be touring here soon. Can anybody confirm that for us please??? Anybody got any more info?

Respect Peter

Howzit Gary , please send your mom Babs my regards,I worked with her at Williams pharmacy, Jenny Mc Carthy then, now Page, married to Richard Page,we live in Wormley in Hertfordshire,whereabouts are you,and where are your mom and dad,cheers Bluff stukkie Jenny

Hi Peter You don't need to ask permission to be a Rodriguez fan!! And there is definitely no age restriction (at either end!). And if you want to know the South African connection, browse around www.sugarman.org Cheers Brian

I am fairly new to the net, and have only just thought to look up Mr Sixto Rodrigues. I saw him in Sydney, Australia between 1980 and 1983
took a classical music loving girl-friend, who was appropriately impressed. I can't believe the Man is not rich, he deserves to be. What the hell is the S.African connection? To the Rhodesian guy-I was there in '62-loved it. Hate to do this to you good folks, but I am 65; my 55 y.o. neighbour loves The Man too. Is that O.K.?

We're ruff and we're tuff and we come from The Bluff. Merry xmas to everyone out there. Got Cold Fact playing in the background as I type, "Like Janis" to be exact. You make i'll break it.

Hey anonymous, my dads name is Pete not piet, forgiven though, yes I am Pete and Bab's son, just spent xmas day with them, they're cool. gotta love cyber world mate contact me at scruffy_bluff(at)yahoo.com. Happy happy to one and all.....

Wishing all a very happy xmas and a prosperous New Year. I was inducted into the army in 73.Being a white Rhodesian aged 19 and indoctrinated to think of myself as superior to other classes or breeds of human being,I was a very willing inductee and,was looking forward to the fight.On the very first day,a friend introduced me to COLD FACT.The lyrics bit into my mindset and changed everything. Whithin a couple of weeks,I realised the futility and stupidity of the war. And adopted a very uncooperative attitude.Consequently I, was saved from both myself and the machinations of the regime.Taking the lyrics as a personal message of warning and inspiration helped me.Thank You Sixto rodriguez.

Gary howzit ekse Bluff ou

it's christmas eve 2005 and i was pissing around on my 26 year old sons computer when i finally tracked this web site down i have been a devoted fan and disciple of rodriguez for over 30 yrs both my 29+26 yr old sons can recite the lyrics(poetry) of this giant of music PS: even my grandkids can sing along such is the depth of his magical music influence and philosophical outpourings to more than a generation of australians

Thanks Brian fiddled around and got it, patience pays, thanks again

Hi Anon email me at brian(at)sugarman.org and I will try explain, though if you don't have a fast internet connection, I really don't recommend it... Brian

Brian, help how do I get it up on the screen, what do i punch in, i am a beginner don't understand much about computers, please help

The movie 'Looking For Jesus' which is a fictional story based on the amazing tale of Rodriguez and his South African fanbase is available to download at http://videos.antville.org/stories/1271114/ This Quicktime movie file is 55MB in size, so not to be tackled with a dial-up connection! Cheers Brian

Happy Christmas to Brian, Sugar, Eva, everyone I met at the gig in London,and have spoken to throughout the year due to this fantastic site
and to Rodriguez, thanks for a great year and I hope you and your family have a lovely holiday and an awesome 2006! Love and peace to all xx

Wishing you all a joyous holiday season and great blessings in the new year! Love Eva

Gary are u Babs and Piets Gary, if so howzit Bluff ou

He sure did play in London and I was gutted to miss it, went to Edinburgh that weekend. I grew up on The Bluff in Durban, South Africa listening to The Man and getting stoned, well not much has changed except the price of the herb. The tunes just get better the more you listen to them. I sure hope he tours again soon. Keep it cool guys and girls..

RODRIGUEZ RULES,NOSTRADAMUS SUCKS.

HE HAS JUST DONE A SHORT TOUR OF LONDON AND SOUTH AFRICA . KEEP YOUR EYES ON THIS MESSAGE BOARD IM SURE HE WILL BE DOING SHOWS ELSE WHERE. JUST A MATTER OF TIME ID SAY.. LONG LIVE THE KING

Bless you anonymous..... is there any way to confirm this???..... I grew up In Jamaica and that is where I first bought his record, he was very popular there.... I live in Canada now and I know that there are a whole lot of people in North America who would love to see him tour on this continent.

DEANNA, THERE IS A RUMOUR HE IS TOURING AUSTRAILIA SOON .

DEANNA, THERE IS A RUMOUR HE IS TOURING AUSTRAILIA SOON .

My favorite album of all time..... my son who was just a little boy in the 70's when I used to play this record obsessively (and knew how much I wanted to have these songs again) tracked down this site for me.... I am so happy. Can this man ever be persuaded to tour again.... I would do anything to see him perform. My son shares my love of this music and we would travel to wherever to see Rodriguez...... wish I knew when he did S.A. ...... would have been there for sure.... get Rodriguez on the road again and make millions happy!!!!!!

I'm in Australia and I'm 15. My mum listens to Him all the time and she showed me and I love his music. it is so soothing and melodic. I had never heard of him prior to this time and I wondered why not

I know its listed as "The mocking court jester claims there is no proven cure" but I always thought mocking court "gesture" made more sense as a "court jester" seems out of place

It sucks that I wasn't even born when he last toured in Australia, Rodriguez have your people get in contact with some other important people and organise a rad tour for us! Yeh...That's pretty much all I've got to say. Jake my drinking glass is better than yours.

Do you want me to show you my gun?

It sucks that I wasn't even born when he last toured in Australia, Rodriguez have your people get in contact with some other important people and organise a rad tour for us! Yeh...That's pretty much all I've got to say. Jake my drinking glass is better than yours.

When the fuck is he coming back to Australia?

I first heard sugarman on the radio, is was released as the last song on a dance compilation about 5 years ago and loved the song. Three years later my friend played em a rodriguez CD, I didnt know who rodriguez was but I remebered sugarman, who could forget?!?!?!?!?! Fell in love with the CD, found The first two albums on vinyl now! and always spreading rodriguez love. WHEN IS HE COMING TO AUSTRALIA AGAIN? DAMN SOON I HOPE!

JUST OUT : see new crit on show on www.litnet.co.za
here
and great pics. Thanks Toast! http://www.litnet.co.za/toast/rodriguez.asp

By the way, the search results on Google are now as follows: 1,890,000 for Rodriguez Cold fact. !!!! One last question
was it through his tour that his daughter Eva met and married a South African??

By the way, I hope he is now getting his royalties???

Thank you for the site and thank you for bringing Rodriguez back to us! One of the most profound periods in my life (1989
1996) happened with 'Cold fact' playing in the background.

My Dad says Rodriguez played in Launceston, Tasmania. He thinks it was in 1981 at the Princess Theatre most likely on a Thursday. It isn't on the tour list of 1981 so I'm not sure. Does anybody know anything about this concert?

Well, religion always narrows the point of view
for good or bad is not the point of discussion. I just love his music and don't care what other people do with his songs. That's the cool thing about art: everybody can see it form a diffrent point of view.

Karaoke: I see that differently. Music needs to be reinterpretated for staying in peoples lifes and Karaoke is just for many people an entertaining way of a personal reinterpretation of a song they like. Rodriguez' music is not religion and should be taken with a pinch of salt too.

No words will do jastice to his music, to his lyrics. one of the greatest gift to the world. I wish we could meet.

You just don't get music like his these days. Rodriguez forever.

Hi all- I have a 200gram vinyl version of Cold Fact which I believe was a limited (600) run. I am trying to trace info on this version.Can anyone help? Chris

I discovered this site by accident today; I was driving with a friend talking music & I shrieked you 'haven't heard of Rodriguez, everyone knows Rodriguez' & I embarked on a sing-song of cold fact tunes
she didn't know Rodriguez! But of course she didn't, she's not Sefrican... I have shed tears discovering this site tonight; what memories, what memories of a time so long ago & a happy, happy, beautiful time in the south african sun, the future so open & beautiful & promising; what inspirations I got & how much I have to thank this man & his music for: moulding who I am today... I've ordered myself & my friend the cd & I've finished shedding my melancholic tears
hey, I REALLY believed the man shot himself on stage, bedonnered! Who started that rumour anyway man? Thank you for an awesome experience tonight, looking out for the next london gig!!!! xxx

I am so glad I found this website! I dicovered Rodriguez while living for a short time in Australia and got back to the states and no one knew his music. Huge fan now.

I am so glad I found this website! I dicovered Rodriguez while living for a short time in Australia and got back to the states and no one knew his music. Huge fan now.

Hi all.....Any news at all on an Australian tour? Whispers?

Just to say, the audience at the front were having a fantastic time at the Forum on the Saturday + there was plenty of room. I'm not knocking anyone here, but people complaing about the talking at the back maybe could have moved forward a bit? I wouldn't have wanted to stand further back & not heard it. I agree that it's a shame people come and talk through it
if they can afford £25 a ticket to come and not watch maybe they can send me a few pounds too! lol! The show was fantastic. Rodriguez was on top form and the band were great too. Okay, maybe the sound could have been improved
but you'll NEVER hear better songs anywhere!! And to top it all, I can walk round in a Rodriguez tee-shirt now! Doesn't get much cooler than that. (by the way, I've asked before but if anyone has a copy of Looking For Jesus or Dead Men Don't Tour I'd love to have a copy? Or maybe they could be brought out on DVD somehow?
would certainly sell!) Cheers
Glenn coggy52(at)hotmail.com

Hi Jason, unfortunatly the Black Eyed Susans dibanded a couple years ago! They had an album out called "Back stabbers and money grabbers" in 1998 which contained the song "Hate street dialog" (which my Dad wrote for Rodriguez) in that heavy rock version! Here is a review from back in the days http://cd.co.za/legends/90s/black_eyed_back.htm Hope that helped you in a way! Cheers Darin

Hi there all! I am a great fan of Rodriguez. I am a South African now living in Ireland and unfortunately could not make his gig. When I was back in SA (roundabout '98) I once saw this band called Black Eyed Susan who did such a raunchy rendition of Hate Street Dialogue in ALberton. I was just wondering if anyone could tell me back home whether they released an album or whether they still exist because they were very impresive on stage. Anyway great site. Thanks Jason

Hi there all! I am a great fan of Rodriguez. I am a South African now living in Ireland and unfortunately could not make his gig. When I was back in SA (roundabout '98) I once saw this band called Black Eyed Susan who did such a raunchy rendition of Hate Street Dialogue in ALberton. I was just wondering if anyone could tell me back home whether they released an album or whether they still exist because they were very impresive on stage. Anyway great site. Thanks Jason

i first heard the man 2 years ago whilst backpacking in south africa nd now cant get enough. Cant believe i missed him in London last week, is there anywhere to check where he is playing? and how can i get hold of some more music?

I'm 26 and have been listening to Rodriguez for almost 13 years now, ever since a friend and I discovered a copy of Cold Fact in an old garage. Just listened to him last week on the 13th October in Jo'burg at Bassline performing live for the first time.More than a musician to me- truly a Legend. Does anyone know where to get hold of the movie "looking for Jesus?"

I have heard strong rumors from a good source that rodreguez is coming to australia can you comfirm this

For so many Years "Rod" played the world, he ment so much for alot of poeple"the some of you that do not know him" wake up!!! Had my cam at the Forum gig in Londen the phodies came out so cool!Would like to send it! You are the Best!! Kind Regards Daniel...

Sorry, forgot to add my e-mail address madmussouk(at)yahoo.co.uk Many thanks

Went to see "the man" himself in London 8th Oct. WOW!! What a night.... Anyone know where i can get a copy of "dead men don't tour" and "looking for jesus" Please email me and let me know. Would be greatly appriciated.

I think my mom and dad are official Rodriguez fans. They went to the concert on saturday night in London, then went to the after party.They play the album every hour of every day if they can. They visit this website every day and soon I am expecting life- size posters on every wall! I am 12 my sisters are 9 & 6 and my brother is 4. My favorite song is "Forget it." My sister (9) likes "Gommarah." And she says it is true that the rich couldn't be rich with out the poor. My other sister (6) likes "I wonder." My brother (4) dances the whole way through. So Mr Rodriguez we are also growing up and loving your music. Come back to London because mom and dad promised us we could see you.

All the remastered Rodriguez CDs, including the new 'Best Of' are now available from Sugar Music... 'Live Fact' (recorded in South Africa in March 1998) is also available on special order. Click on the banner at the top of this page or go to: www.sugarmusic.gemm.com Brian

Your comments are very true Jenny, but a mans hard work and dedication also deserves the recognition of his fans and his peers.A man from such a humble beginning always strives to better and endear himself to others, to show our appreciation of what he has given to us, this would be appropriate. Basically it would be to show our "love" for his work,not to him.?? Any way it was just a thought. :-)

Rodriguez is such a humble man I am sure that the hall of fame would not worry him tpp much, to have him in your memories and heart as a fan would mean a lot more to him, he is after all a very spiritual man, materialistic things dont worry him, just listen to the words of his songs he tells you that all the time. You dont have to be down on black and white to be loved and famous.

That is great...but what about THE Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,if you get enough people to sign the petition it can be done. His music deserves Cheers

That is great...but what about THE Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,if you get enough people to sign the petition it can be done. His music deserves Cheers

Just an addendum to my previous rambling, maybe when Rodriguez travels his "roadies" can get his fans to sign a petition to get him into the Rock n Roll hall of fame??, it can then be sent to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation 1290 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10104 or an online petition can be set up at www.petitiononline.com? Cheers

Shawn, Rodriguez is already in the South African Rock of Fame. See http://www.sarockdigest.com/halloffame/inductees.htm#nonsa

Support Act ..was excellent, I think her name was Lauren Lavine??..Was fanatastic to see Rodriguez live after having grown up with his music ringing in my ears.Most of my teenage memories came flooding back, from first loves,to late nights sitting chatting with friends,to stuff I cant mention on this forum. I really enjoyed the show (pity about the sound though..plenty feedback?). I think he is a living legend and there must be serious effort to have him inducted in to the "Rock 'n Roll" hall of fame,along side the likes of Bob Dylan,and Bob Marley,they are/were social commentators of the time and he deserves the recognition. His music is timeless, and much appreciated, and by the age span in the crowd last night it was evident that his music is timeless and very relevant to today. What an Awesome evening!!!! Iolanda & Shawn

Last night at BaseLine... was just incredible... I got 2 kisses on each cheek, then he signed my T-shirt... "Wendy, I love you, Rodriguez" with the infamous peace sign... Thanks Roddy, love you always

Jenny We are South Africans living in England, grew up on Rodriguez went to the concert 8th, was amazing, pity some of the crowd were so rude though and spent all night with their backs to the man, shouting to one another on the top of their voices, why did they bother,I wanted to tell them to SHUT UP. They really spoilt my evening the selfish idiot, especially the fat girl who thought she was a hippie jingling here bells on her scarf all night, what an idiot, next time stay away and dont spoil other people fun. Anyway we loved the show hope he comes back again soon.

V. Pity you couldn't get to the Saturday night gig. I was at both and the sound was much better second time around (although there was still room for improvement). I agree with you about the fans yacking, especially with the quality of the sound. But as you say it was great justing seeing him play, and that's all that mattered.

Will see you tonite, Sixto!

I really enjoyed Rods performance at the Forum in London on Friday night. It's a pity that the audience seemed to take it all so for granted. I could hardly beleive that a lot of the audience actually had their back to the man for most of the show! There seems to be some sort of cultural divide going on with S.African audiences. Why go to see a gig and then spend the entire show yacking with your friends? I had been waiting my whole life to see these songs performed live, but could hardly make out a word over the dirge. Although I must admit the sound crew were shocking, I have heard louder performances from buskers on the underground. Towards the end of the show I could take no more and made my way to the exit with a heavy heart, knowing I would never hear 'sugarman' live. I was close to screaming 'Shut the f... up, I can't hear the guy singing!'. On the way out I asked one of the security team if I could take a poster on my way out, and we got chatting. This was fortunate as I was invited upstairs to see out the end of the show. Heaven. No more than a dozen people in the huge upstairs area. Sounded great up there too. So...Rodriguez 10/10. South african 'fans', 4/10. Forum security guy 10/10. Sound engineers 5/10. Not quite what I was hoping for but hey I got to see (and HEAR) Sixto Rodriguez live, and that my friends, is something I will NEVER forget.

Whoops Johnny
wrong Forum mate! It's a place in London.

I am one of those rare English kids that was brought up on Rodriguez. My older friend Steve Ranson first gave me a CD of Cold Fact (with Jane S Piddy as the last track). I always thought the lyrics were much more human than anything Dylan ever wrote. I finally got to see the man at the Forum and was suprised to see the whole SA contingent of London there! Good on you for having such good taste! Loved his version of 'Rollin' Stone', sung along to all other tracks like a madman, but gutted he didn't play 'Like Jnais', 'Jane S Piddy', 'Cause' or 'Sandrevan Lullaby.' Still, didn't the man look cool?!

Hey You ous Youse said that Rod Reeks was going to be at the Forum on Fry day and Satter Day Nights so I sat by my computer looking at this page all Fry Day night and the hole of Satter day (as I no he is from America so he lives in a different time) but he never rocked up on this page. Can youse tell me what the problem was.

Hi, Saturday nights show was absolutely mind blowing, and the icing on the cake was shaking hands with the man himself after the gig. If anyone out there by any chance knows where i can get a video or DVD of the documentary "Looking For Jesus" & "Dead Men Don’t Tour" PLEASE PLEASE email me brianpash(at)yahoo.com

For all Rodriguez's Johannesburg fans, there are still a few tickets left for Thursday night's one-off concert at the Bassline in Newtown
tickets at Computicket. Read a great review of the London Concerts by John Samson at http://sugarman.org/london2005.html

I've been told via mail to spread the follwing words: Australia MAY be next. Im holding thumbs for down under.

Its not fair! When is he going to do a gig in New Zealand and Australia?

oops, I meant to say "Saturday night was so amazing!!!" hee hee

Studying for 3 exams this week I was tempted to go to Rodriguez, but thought, no, you need to pass this time. Then a Kiwi friend of mine, who just knew I was dying to go made it all happen. Rodriguez played in SA for the first time in 1998 or so and I Was gutted it was sold out, Saturday night I was amazing, and so special. I hope that Rodriguez enjoyed it as much as we did, he almost looked surprised that we knew the words to his songs! Here I am in the exam hall waiting for it to start and still buzzing! Grant
thanks Mister. Rodriguez
Awesome, man, thanks for your time!!!

Hi Regan, my email is Njcwilkinson(at)aol.com I would love to hear from you.

hi! im shan2x and im from the philippines.. actually ive never heard any rodriguez songs but im amazed with his story, for me his really one unsung musical hero.. ive seen the "looking for jesus" movie and im hooked up with his music, but the problem is i cant find any of his albums here in the philippines.. do you guys know any sites that can give me full free mp3 downloads of his music? please help me.. thanks!

hi nick its regan whats your number... or email

The concert in London on Saturday was a memorable occasion. REGAN, if you read this, please get in touch as we didn't get to chat for long. Nick (the English guy)

I was one of the most luckies people at the concert on Friday the 7th October, I got to a hug from a legend and had him sing "Happy Birthday" to me!!!! Rodriquez you are brilliant and Thank you for making my birthday the best i have ever had!!!!! Suger Thanks again for making it all possible!!! P.S Will there be pics on the webpage from the concert of the 7th and 8th? XXXXX

Hi Does anyone know where i can get hold of the movies/documentary on DVD
"Looking For Jesus" and "Dead Men Don’t Tour" Rgsd Richard taylor_rich(at)hotmail.com

WOW it was the greatest cvoncet i have ever been to, the man's voice has not changed over the last 20 years, does anybodt know if there will be a release of the tour footage?? love to get a copy, all i gotto say is thank you sooooooo much from another saffa fan peace out

What an amzing night! Saturday was just the weirdest thing ever. Apart from the concert being awesome, (still can't believe it happened!), just talking to other fans made it all real for me. I've listened to Rodriguez for 25 years, (after copying Cold Fact from a girl who grew up in SA), but until finding this wonderful site hadn't spoken to anyone else who'd heard of Rodriguez. The gig was packed with South Africans, Aussies, and I spoke to a lad from Rhodesia, but not as many English. The most amazing part of the whole night was travelling back on the tube afterwards
with a whole carriage of the train singing Sugarman!!! Crazy surreal situation! I'll never forget it. I hope Rodriguez enjoyed playing the gig as much as we all enjoyed listening
and I hope he comes back very soon. Nice to see so much activity on the forum too! Cheers Glenn

How cool is Rodriguez !!! So lucky to have met the great man after the concert and hang out with him, he is so humble, peaceful and enigmatic !! Mrs Rodiguez you are sooo lovely too. It was magic, he is magic. The love that was ever present that night was really something special, he so inspires it, doesnt' he .....

If you missed the concerts this weekend… UNLUGGY! It was superb! Please, oh please come back soon! Catch The Man singing "This is not a song it's an outburst
AKA, The establishment blues" on (of all places) BBC Radio 4’s “Loose Ends”: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/comedy/looseends.shtml Click on “listen to the latest edition” (you’ll need RealOne Player). Skip to 32 seconds into the show.

I was also lucky enough to meet the man whom, I think deserves alot of respect and praise for what can only have been, at times really hard work. Sugarman we all thank you and hope that your satisfaction is as complete as any of us and hopefully
even more so!! Once more would be nice and if ever I can help just ask! all the best Malc

Mr Rod"God"riguez
Thank you so much for two fantastic, long awaited performances
I came to both shows on Friday and Saturday and, after a lot of begging, got to see you afterwards both times. What a privilege after all these years of trying desperately to find your material
no easy task! You kindly signed the picture of you which my daughter drew. It was great to meet you and your wife for drinks after the show. Jade, Todd, Harry, Brian, Sherylynn Andrew, and Gary all had the best time of their lives. You gave us all a great, great night that will be imprinted in our hearts for a very long time. Thanks to Robin of Champion Tours
You made it happen for me! Thank you Rod"God"riguez – please come back to London again soon! God bless and safe journey. From one of your very best fans……Sarah Sullivan – London 7th & 8th October 2005 .

This guy is a living legend, Saturdays concert was 1 not too be missed- yes you guys all know who attended the gigs over the weekend in London. I hope that you get all the rewards that have been owed to you for so long now MR RODRIGUES as you have touched so many of us for the past 30 years (and hopefully a for another millennium) Rock on Man!!!

Saturday evening 8th October at the Forum in London was incredibly. Your humble integrity shone with such brightness and we were blown away. I am deeply touched and would like to thank you Mr Rodriguez for your music and inspiration. All the best! Brett Howell

Kicking off with "I wonder"
couldn't really ask for more. Genuine poet
thanks for the good memories.

Blew me away, took me back to the seventies in Botswana Rodriguez you are the best kept secret,Go well. maff cat.

It was just great in London. It was worth every penny. And I am pleased to see that Rodriguez made it again to the next generation of Fans. Lots of the croud was under 30 years old. Good work old Rodriguez fans, good work Rodriguez.

Thank you very much for last night
the experience of a lifetime. Never to be forgotten.Sixto we wish you the best in all things to come. From Malc(soldier)Jackie(the cheekygirl)and Derek(conflictions in lyrics)

Fantastic concert, we were lucky enough to get into the after party (my brother in law knows one of his security) and got to talk to the man and his family. What a night... I hope he comes back soon. Nick

I have a South African cousin who gave me a copy of 'Cold Fact' about 12 years ago. Have been listening to Rodriguez ever since. I'm a dentist and regularly play his CDs for my patients who invariably ask why they have never heard this great music before. Flew down from Scotland to go to the Friday night gig- it was fantastic. Thanks Sixto, we hope to see you back in the UK again soon. Mike

Thank you so much RODEY, I couldnt have asked for a better concert. I arrived at 4 on Sat afternoon for your concert but it was all worth while to meet you, even though I was the last to see you. Pitty I wasnt aloud a camera in the venue to get a good photo of you, till the next time we meet... ( Craig with the cool shirt ) PS: when ever your in Aus, SA or UK give us an email.

Hi Skinku Yeah, we would love some images to add to the website... Thanks... Brian

Oh we took some images and a few short movies, was wondering if Sugarman.org would like some copies?

Forum was indeed splendid, only had the hits Cd's and didn't seem to know half the tunes? I am guessing he has new material? Crowd was exceptional seeming to comprise of happy drinking South African and Australians. The atmosphere was fantastic. I was expecting a more mellow show to be honest, but his band were pretty good, although I just wished he played a couple of tunes acoustically. Rodriguez himself was masterfull, his voice is still amazing and his interchanges with crowd, although a bit of a murmur, were funny. Well this Skinku is a happy boy.

What a treat to see him live!!!! If anyone knows how to get a dvd of the night or got some good digital pics please email me traceyintheuk(at)yahoo.com.au I was too far back for my pics to be real good :(

Awesome is an understatement, and so would be any other words we try to use to describe it. The room was completely filled with love and adoration for this genuis of a songwriter. He was a barstard though. He knew exactly what he was doing by leaving out Sugar man till the encore, but the thing is he didn't need to. We would have begged for more even if he'd played every song six times already. Fill your cup.

I've waited since the early 70s for this. Went to the Forum last night not knowing what to expect. He was everything I hoped he would be and the memories of Varsity in Durban came flooding back. The crowd were spectacular and desperate to show their appreciation. You've done it now Rodriquez
played London
come back again real soon. We'll all be there again.

Saw the man last night and he didn't fail to impress! If anyone knows where to get a dvd of the performance, please share the love on queennicks(at)hotmail.com.

You're my Boy !!

awesome. the man stepped up and delivered

Rodriguez u rock man!

OK, I've got my plane ticket and I am ready to take off to London tomorrow and to see the saturday concert. London will be after those two concerts a different place
a better place. Finally some proper musical education for this island.

Mat, it is countdown time....Rodriguez plays tonight and tomorrow night (i'll be there tomorrow night). Someone has to rally for a concert down under ! Who??? I'm an aussie living in london and how cool is it that one of my legends of all time will be before my eyes playing the music I love !! never thought it would happen... hooray for the pilgrimage of travel and a bigger cheer for Rodriguez !

YOU LUCKY BUGGERS WOULD HE BE AT THE GIG NOW... WOW WISH U WOULD COME DOWN UNDER

hello disaster. i have my 2 tickets for the forum tonight, but am all bunged up with a cold. can anyone do an exchange for tomorrow night?? frances

RODRIGUEZ FOLLOWING IN THE USA, NEW YORK METRO AREA. My family and I came across the sounds of Jesus Rodriguez about a 3 months ago on vacation in the British Virgin Islands. As luck would have it our two crew members were South African. Towards the end of the holiday week we were getting tired of the everyday music. Our captain went over to his ipod and played Rodriguez over the boat's sound system. After about 15 minutes my brother and I looked at each other and agreed that this was some great music we were hearing, and we fell in love with it. Since we have been home we have introduced the sounds to all our friends. All our friends love the music, and have been looking to buy CD's. One of my friends just ordered and received COLD FACT on Vinyl. The tunes and lyrics are unbelievable and it's a blessing and a curse that this music is unheard of by so few.

I still can't believe I am going to go and see my legend live and this all being tomorrow night, there is no way I can describe it and I must say you will be one of my fondest memories to take back of London in South Africa...... I LOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEEEE YOU

As previously posted, i video recorded his 4 song set at CDWherehouse, it has come out very well, email me at scroll_troll(at)hotmail.com if you're interested

What about New York? I'd love hear Rodriguez play Central Park's Summerstage.

Can't wait 'til Saturday! The set list looks fantastic. "You'd Like To Admit It" is a hell of a song, & plenty of Cold Fact on there too. Good choice of covers (Like A Rolling Stone
wow!) Hoping to meet Rodriguez and shake his hand, but it will be cool just to be surrounded by so many fans! Thanks for coming to England Rodriguez
you're very welcome here anytime you feel like dropping in! Glenn

why is the man not coming australia there are pleanty of fans here to!!

V&A CDWhereHouse Tomorrow, 2PM. Free Entry -- Best of Rodriguez released in stores For a DVD of tomorrow's (1 Oct) gig email me on scroll_troll(at)hotmail.com

Rodriguez
A big welcome home to cape Town to the greatest musician that has ever lived. I stopped listening to the Beatles years ago but your music will endure forever maestro!!

hey peeps, hopefully somebody can tell me if there are any tour dates in germany...??? want to meet my hero live. please holla back a german dude called durban

RODRIGUEZ TO PLAY EXTRA CONCERTS IN CAPE TOWN AND JOHANNESBURG Due to a phenomenal demand for tickets for the current Rodriguez International Tour, 206 Productions and Sugar Music have announced that extra South African dates have been added to the current Rodriguez CD Launch schedule. Rodriguez will be performing a series of concerts in Cape Town before heading off for his first two concerts in London which will take place on Friday 7th October and Saturday 8th October at The Forum in Kentish Town. The promoters have now announced that Rodriguez will be playing an extra free concert in Cape Town at The Compact Disc Wherehouse at the V&A Waterfront on Saturday 1st October at 2pm. The promoters have also announced that Rodriguez will now be returning to South Africa, after the London concerts, to perform an additional concert in Johannesburg at The Baseline in Newtown on Thursday 13th October. Tickets for this extra Johannesburg concert will be on sale at Computicket. Prior to that, Rodriguez will also now be performing the extra free concert in Cape Town in addition to the three concerts already planned. Those three Cape Town concerts
two at the Independent Armchair Theatre in Observatory in Cape Town on Thursday 29th September and Sunday 2nd October, and one at The Dorp Street Theatre in Stellenbosch on Saturday 1st October
were all sold out very quickly, so the promoters have added the Free Concert which will allow the many disappointed Cape Town fans the opportunity to see the Detroit legend live in concert. Tickets for the two London concerts have been selling out just as quickly with many of Rodriguez' South African, Australian and New Zealand fans being based in London. Rodriguez will be accompanied at all these concerts by The Blue Coins, a three-piece band, comprising Sean Ou Tim (drums), Sasha Sonnbichler (guitar) and David Broido (bass). The 2005 Rodriguez tour is to launch his new CD compilation, 'Sugarman: The Best Of Rodriguez', which is being released in South Africa by PT Music, the independent SA label which has already released Rodriguez' two studio albums, 1970's 'Cold Fact' and 1972's 'Coming From Reality' aka 'After The Fact'. PT Music also recently released new remastered versions of both those albums. 'Sugarman: The Best Of Rodriguez' features 17 tracks drawn mostly from those two albums, plus three songs that only appeared on the previous 'Best Of Rodriguez' collection including the original 1967 version of the song, 'I'll Slip Away'. Tickets for the London concerts are available c/o the Ticket hotline (London 24 hrs)
0870 060 3777 Tickets are also now on sale at the Jazz Cafe and Astoria. For info about the London concerts please email: mailto:clem(at)touchskymedia.co.uk For all info about Rodriguez
past, present and future, please consult the official Rodriguez website at http://www.sugarman.org For more information please contact: 206 Productions: Josh Georgiou and Alan Freeman Phone: (011) 728-8417 Mailto:debbie(at)88.co.za Sugar Music: Stephen Segerman W (021) 423-7635 mailto:sugar(at)sugarman.org

hello, 18 months ago attempted via BMG and a SA promoter to get in touch with sixto rodriguez re touring australia. starting all over again, both musically and politically it's about time he came down here. i''m currently ringing sony/bmg to establish contact and try to make this happen, as well as e-mailing right here. well my e-mail address is right there
hope to get things arranged asap! kei.

i am so happy to be seeing sixto in london. i still cant beleive it is true. and at the forum no less!

I was in a pub on friday and was gobsmacked to see a poster advertising a concert in London on the 7th October, which is my 24th Birthday and up until Friday had no clue what i was going to do but all i can say is i am so excited i feel like a 4 year old on christmas eve...... I missed your concert in South Africa but am glad to be able to attend here....

Rodriguez was a 'part of the furniture' during my social life of the late 70's and early 80's. His music is something that you just keep coming back to. It has a wonderful grounding quality. It is honest, raw, real music from an understated observer of his times. I am very pleased to hear (in 2005) that the man has kept his roots, and yet has more music to offer. I look forward to renewing my appreciation of Rodriguez's music!

Full info on the new compilation CD, 'Sugarman: The Best Of Rodriguez' has now been added to this website including the full"Director's Cut" sleeve notes which had to be edited to fit into the CD booklet. Click on "back to the home page" link at the top of the page. Brian

Can anyone help me, can I get this beautiful music from my teenage years on DD's now and for my MP3 player?? Where in Oz and/or how ? my email sambucca_04(at)hotmail.com When / where can we see this guy play in Oz soon ??

City blues
no more
so amped when i found out the ''man'' will be doing it live again, had the privelage to watch him in green point staduim cape town, the madness has not stopped cause now i get to c him again, 1 time........... been listening to Rodriguez since i was 7 and still pump his music today, played a big part in my youth.. LEGEND

Just browing around looking for Rodigues info on the internet. I'd been told he wasn't popular anywhere else except in SA and Zim, but I'm astounded at how little info on him there really is! He was a household name in my family
my dad got the Cold Fact album in Rhodesia in the late 70's. Anyway the reason for my rejeuvinated interest in the man, is that my boyfriend Michael Whitehead AKA Jim Neversink (cd currently available in South Africa) is to be opening for him in London at the beginning of next month (8,9 Oct '05). What an honour!!

I found out about you about a year ago from a boyfriend at the time, and I have loved your music ever since! I am in Newfoundland, Canada, and I wish you would come to Canada for a visit. We love your music!!

I spent my teens listening to you, went abroad, lost you, have searched for you for years and today, I found you. Bliss, thought I imagined your music.

oh yes! please come back to australia, sixto! we love you...

would love to see Sixto coming back to SA. That would be nice too.

please come to sydney, australia...you can play at the basement..its perfect!!!!!!

I cant believe that the MAN is coming to London, I watched Rodriguez in Durban on his SA tour, it was awsome. Listen to the man he knows what he is talking about (singing). SEE YOU ALL ON SAT 8TH OCTOBER!!! IF NOT GET TICKETS FOR FRIDAY!!!

love the music, the lyrics, the sound, there are fans in germany! wanna come play?

Today is a beautiful Day...why because i just found out Rod is coming to london town. Thankyou !! Can't wait, only I wish my Mum back home in Oz could be with me. Hopefully he thinks about touring oz again cause i know it would be a packed out show there.

You can not believe how you made my day when I saw the ad that you were coming to London, being a South African, I know who you are and I know that you ROCK, esp. my world and allot of your songs mean allot to me, those of you who don't know about this leggend are SAD!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah oh my god come to AUSTRALIA please please umong my friends and family alone there will be heaps of fans!!!!!!!!!!!! Shall we start a petition???? C'mon you can play with midnight oil!!!

Yeah oh my god come to AUSTRALIA please please umong my friends and family alone there will be heaps of fans!!!!!!!!!!!! Shall we start a petition???? C'mon you can play with midnight oil!!!

PLEASE COME DOWN UNDER AS WELL . CAUSE THE SWEETEST KISS I EVER GOT IS THE ONE IVE NEVER TASTED.

Great stuff, the London thing. I came home from holidays and had an e-mail about the gigs in London in my mail box. Of cours my wife and I fly from Switzerland over to London to see one show.

Press Release August 05 RODRIGUEZ TO LAUNCH NEW CD WITH CONCERTS IN CAPE TOWN AND LONDON 206 Productions, Sugar Music and PT Music are proud to announce that Rodriguez will be launching his new CD compilation, ‘Sugarman: The Best Of Rodriguez’, with a series of live concerts in Cape Town and London in late September and early October. Rodriguez will be accompanied at these four concerts by a three-piece band comprising Sean Ou Tim (drums), Sascha Sonnbichler (guitar) and David Broido (bass). Rodriguez and the band will first play two exclusive CD launch concerts at the Independent Armchair Theatre in Observatory in Cape Town on Thursday 29 September and Sunday 2 October. The following week Rodriguez and his band will perform two live dates in London at The Kentish Town and Forum on Friday 7th October and Saturday 8th October. Support acts for all these gigs will be announced shortly. Tickets for the Cape Town concerts are R120 each and are limited to 250 per show. In order to apply for tickets, please email The Independent Armchair Theatre (info(at)bastardmedia.co.za). Please include your full name, ID Number and phone number on the email. Only two tickets are available per application. Tickets for the London concerts are available c/o the Ticket hotline (London 24 hrs)
0870 060 3777 Tickets are also now on sale at the Jazz Cafe and Astoria, there is no booking fee if you pay cash. For info about the London concerts please email: mailto:clem(at)touchskymedia.co.uk ‘Sugarman: The Best Of Rodriguez’ is being released in South Africa by PT Music, the independent SA label which has already released Rodriguez’ two studio albums, 1970’s ‘Cold Fact’ and 1972’s ‘Coming From Reality’ aka ‘After The Fact’. PT Music also recently released new remastered versions of both those albums. ‘Sugarman: The Best Of Rodriguez’ features 17 tracks mostly drawn from those two albums, plus three songs that only appeared on the previous ‘Best Of Rodriguez’ collection, and the extremely rare 1967 single version of ‘I’ll Slip Away’ which was originally credited to Rod Riguez. For all info about Rodriguez – past, present and future, please consult the official Rodriguez website at http://www.sugarman.org For more information please contact: 206 Productions: Josh Georgiou and Alan Freeman Phone: (011) 728-8417 Mailto:debbie(at)88.co.za The Independent Armchair Theatre: Gil Hockman Phone 021 447 1514 Mailto:info(at)bastardmedia.co.za Sugar Music: Stephen Segerman W (021) 423-7635 mailto:sugar(at)sugarman.org

"Sugar Man, won't you hurry, cause we just can't wait to see you in London"

WOW!!!!!! Rodriguez live in London!!! A dream come true My tickets are booked.

Hi Just booked my tickets. Going Saturday! Bring it on!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sugar man, won't you hurry 'Cos I'm tired of these scenes For a blue coin won't you bring back All those colors to my dreams. Bring back the colours Rodriguez. Hope you have a great time in England. Cheers!

"If there was a word, but magic's absurd I'd make one dream come true" Looks like a dream is coming true at last for Rodriguez fans in London!!! Now what about us downunder?

Tickets Now on sale at Jazz Cafe and Astoria
No booking fee if you pay cash. Going both nights
anyone else got tickets yet?

Rodriguez in London, 7th & 8th October 2005. Ticket hotline (24 hrs)
0870 060 3777 Info: clem(at)touchskymedia.co.uk

Hallelujah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

UK Gigs YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Sugar,, Brian, Are you coming over? The Man is coming to town!!! I've been waiting 15 Years for these concerts. Thank you.

BREAKING NEWS!!!! Rodriguez will be performing his first ever live concerts in London at the Kentish Town and Forum on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th October. Ticket prices and where you can buy them, as well as all other details about this eagerly-awaited tour, to follow as soon as available.

re: One World link... there was a problem with the link from the banner above, but it is fixed now... Brian

Hi Paul Click on the link at the top of this page. It's really straight forward from there. I got all mine through One World and they were great. Well, they found me in the north of England
so can't be bad eh! By the way, I've almost sussed out "I Think Of You" for the chords section. Got the verse, just a couple of chords in the chorus I'm not sure of yet, but I'll find time (I hope) to suss it soon. Hi Ellie & all other UK fans too. Any whispers of a UK gig/tour yet Sugar? Cheers

We may be few and far between, but there are some Rodriguez fans in the UK!

Hello everybody! Even in little old Switzerland is a bunch of Rodriguez fans around. That happens when one travels too often in southern africa with friends and finally brings with a wonderuful south african wife owning Rodriguez records home.

I CANNOT ORDER HIS CD"S ON ONE WORLD MUSIC, GOT ANY SUGGESTIONS HOW2? THANKS HIS MUSIC IS GREAT

Hey guys came accross the cold fact album 20 years ago and have long since lost it (stolen) but never forgotten it. Found the site with the words, lyrics etc and would love a copy. Anyone know of anywhere in NZ I can get a copy Cheers

I can not tell you how thrilled and excited I am, to finally after all these years, be able to replace my cold fact LP. I cannot wait to play it to my boyfriend who is English and has never heard it. Boy is he in for a treat! What I can't understand is how such a LEGEND can be so unknown to the rest of world! My life would not be the same without Rodriguez. Thanks for your time!

hi just found this gem just telling someone that i didn't know where he had gone. i am another aussie, living in london would love to see rodriguez perform live here. fantastic

G'day, Another Aussie. I found your website a few years ago (it was in another form) but something inspired me to catch up today... we need another Ausie tour. I am ready, willing and able to get the ball rolling if necessary. Please write me if it is at all possible, as I really want to make it happen. Thanks for a great site. Andrew P Port Macquarie & Sydney

Remastered 'Cold Fact' should be released within the next month or so... to be followed by the remastered 'After The Fact/Coming From Reality' and a new "best of" titled 'Sugarman
The Best Of Rodriguez'. Brian

so what do you say.......how does an hispanic yank become an iconic figure in australia and south africa.............totally bizarre!!!!!!! forget about the cold fact that he is practically unknown in his homeland............even more bizarre!!!!!! ok forget all that ok. i run a venue in london.....full of aussies and saffers.......we all grew up listening to your music and being inspired,sad,happy and just downright fucking impressed.any chance of a show mate? we can discuss details..hey we will even all emigrate to detroit if we can help your cause ok!!!!!!!! its a straight swap ok..............you do us a show in london.....we all move to detroit!!!!!!! please pass this to the man. cheers james

I just want to thank Glenn Coggin for the wonderful chords. I'm back playing Sixto's songs again! Great help, Glenn. Ray

Hello Brian, when is the remastered Cold Fact being released? still waiting fo the UK tour!!

I never knew that Rodriguez was a bit of a rarity I gre up accepting him in the same way I accepted The Beatles or John Lee Hooker as stuff that everybody knew. I'm 20 now (2005) and I have my father to thank for Rodriguez. Going through his tape collection 3 years back I found a copy of Alive and claimed it as my own it's just that much better and stronger than Cold Fact. If anybody out there has an unwanted/extra copy of Alive in the LP format or knows where to source one then please email me and perhaps something could be arranged.

Sixto Rodriguez was a big hit too, in the Philippines way back in the 70s during my college days. "I think of you" and "To whom it May Concern" were the popular tunes. I even know the guitar chords then. Here in NYC, I was lucky to get the "Coming From Reality" album from a flea market. The same album, as I found out later, were selling for 70 bucks at an obscure music store at Saint Mark's Place. I'm back playing my guitar and thanks to this site. Great work. And I'm glad to know Sixto is still alive and has this "underground" and sincere fans. Thanks Sixto for the songs. Hopefully, you'll be playing here in NY. I will have to check this site for any announcement. Anyway, does anyone know where to get "I Think of you" guitar chords? Thanks again, and more power to you Sixto! Baltazar Ray www.FancyCrazyHydrants.com

just like to hello to all u rodriquez fans out there, i only heard of him this year a friend of mine brought his album into work, he had heard someone playing it in a shop in manchester,england and got a copy of it . and the rest is history. this guy rocks what an inpiration to people cool lyrics, i cant stop playing it and have pased it onto all my freinds and i'm starting to learn some off songs on my guitar form the lyrics on this cool site, so big thanks everyone for placeing them on there.

hello! i'm a dj based in the u.s. and am putting on a show in detroit on 2 september that will feature live performances by RODRIGUEZ, CODY BLACK, NATHANIEL MAYER, BLACK MERDA, and FUGI. e-mail for details: finewine(at)wfmu.org

'Cold Fact' has been remastered by Keith Forsyth of Digisol Masters and released by PT Music in South Africa. Sounds stunning!! Brian

Hi to all the wonderful contributors to this site, and fellow Rodriguez fans, from a couple of fans here in Australia! Just wanted to let you know that my partner CB is busy turning all he can on to the music of the great man. He runs a music shop and gets asked if he "has got anything good?" "Ever heard of Rodriguez?" he asks. Sadly, the answer is invariably "No", but this means an opportunity to spread the word... and it's working! Wish he would tour here...

GREAT SITE!!!This is the ultimate Rodriguez fan location, I for one know a lot more about the man, have access to more of his tabs and corrected some misinformation that I have recieved (although it did create that air of mysticism) by the way who was his bass player and what happened to him?

Hi Amanda Not sure when Rodriguez will come to UK. Not through lack of interest over here though. I'm sure Sugar (his manager) will sort gigs if he gets the nod from Rod (cool song title eh
Nod From Rod!) Great site isn't it! Fantastic to find all this stuff on the net. Glad you like the chords. Hope they were ok? If you play guitar, maybe click on my link above and let me know if the transcriptions are easy enough to understand? All the best Glenn

Hi Ali...Glenn and anyone else tuned in How do we get news to Rod to ask if he would grace us with a concert? How cool would that be..... Thanks for the chords Glenn, I was so excited when i came across this site that i rang my mum in australia as she was the one who got me listening to Rod originally. She still loves his music. keep it real Amanda

not sure if this is the correct place to ask, but how can i get in touch with Rodriguez? I'd like to see if he can play my music festival in Chicago in November?

Happy birthday Rodriguez... "The sun is shining, as it's always done" Brian

Rodriguez Rules!! Can someone please put some bass tabs for his songs on the site. thanks

Hi Ali Yeah, it's great to chat with other fans. We could all meet up at the Concert!! (not that one's been arranged yet, but I'm sure Sugar will do his best?) Hope anyone using the chords I transcribed are finding the songs ok to play? Any problems let me know? Other thing
we need some new Rodriguez material! Can't keep that talent away from us. Must be a way? See ya Glenn

He is so amazing! Any other UK fans around?!

Wow...i have half heartedly attempted to find Roddy baby on the web (cause i hate sifting through the web etc etc etc, plus lack of web access in the past) and when suddenly i stumbled across this site I was over swept with excitement...as a fan of Rodriguez you will understand my enthusiasm, cause I and many before and ongoing have had the absolute pleasure in losing oneself in his genius....Thanks so much Rodriguez...ohhh and yeah i have also been one subject to such rumours of his death and demise and to find out he is living and rockiing on in life is beauty to my ears. If anyone else is reading this and wants to contact me as one fan to another well please do so...in my heaad a have a little rod fan club...if i meet you and were on the subject of music and Rod will undoubtedly get a mention from me and you respond with positive affirmation ...well you are someone i can relate to...x Amanda ps all i know is listening to Rod's music makes me want to strive to be a better person.

Yeah, Rodriguez lived in Brazil and played for that famous Brazilian football team of the Seventies alongside Pele, even scoring the winning goal in that 4-1 World Cup win over Italy....or was that Carlos Alberto....sorry, what number is this???

Did Rodriguez actually live in Brazil for some time, back in the seventies?

(at)Mordoch Hallo Mordoch, die Rodriguez CD "Cold Fact" gibt es als CD bei Amazon.de kostet 22,90€ oder als Vinyl Limited Edition 14,99! Greetings (ebenfalls aus Germany), Darin j. Harvey (whose father wrote "Hate Street Dialog" and "Gomorra" for the "Cold Fact" Album)

Brian, sorry to bother you, but I don't seem to order the CD because there's an error in the site server.

Thanks, Brian!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Rita 'After The Fact/Coming From Reality' is the CD you need... go to www.sugarman.org and click on "buy CDs"...

I want to order the CD that has the song I Think Of You, but I'm a little confused. Which one is it? Also, I don't want live recording. Thanks in advance.

Yes he is brilliant and well worth shouting about.

ANYONE ELSE NOTICE WHEN YOU PLAY GUITAR ALONG WITH RODRIGUZ HE QUITE OFTEN SITS JUST OFF A STANDARD E OR WHAT EVER KEY HES IN .. THIS IS FUNNY COS YOU HAVE TO TUNE YOUR GUTAIR DIFERENTLY FOR DIFERENT SONGS . THIS IS A GOOD SIGN THAT RODRIGUEZ DIDNT OWN A GUITAR TUNER OR DIDNT BRING IT TO HIS RECORDINGS.. GOOD ON YOU .. HE REALY WAS DIFFERENT.. LONG LIVE THE KING

Yebo, I was wondering if anyone can tell me where or how to get Rodriguez merchandise!?! I would be more than happy for an information!!! To answer the question of all the others: You can order Rodriguez CD's! Just follow this Link: http://www.oneworld.co.za/searchresults.asp?AffiliateID=4321&artist=rodriguez One World delivers internationally as well as domestically! (The link is also in this Website's Buy CDs section!!!) You can get the following albums there: Cold Fact Cold Fact/Best Of After The Fact
Coming From Reality Live In South Africa There are also two streaming WAV files available for download at: http://carhart.com/~kevin/fact.html Song Titles: I Wonder Advice to Smokey Robinson (I just found all these things by wondering around on this page a bit! It really is a great page!!! All the facts about Rodriguez anyone would hope to find!) Cheers from Durban / South Africa Enjoy lilstening...

Hi, i do not know Rodriguez very well, but I listened to the sond "sugarman" covered by David Holmes on his album"come get it I got it". But I don't know where to buy Rodriguez' albums in europe, or even where to listen to the original songs. I'm very interesten in the Best Of Album, but as I said, I don't know where to get it. Does someone have an idea about that in europe? Or could someone perhaps send me some seconds of Rodriguez' songs as an mp3, so I can get an idea of the original sound? Greetings from Germany, mordoch

Experienced Rodirguez for the first time about 12 years ago driving through the NW of Australia, no idea where I was, who I was with, what I was doing, but the music was good! Sugar Man summed up the moment and ever since the whole album has been an anthem for life. Never stop being a fan and would love to know where and when I could meet and listen to the man in person. Powderfinger have tatste in who they cover, inner city blues, low key.

Rodriguez CDs, including 'Live Fact' can be found by clicking on "back to the home page" at the top of this page, and then click "Buy CDs"...

hey my friend said that theer is a cold fact live is this true how do i get my hands on it

Heard his music for the first time at a friend (Michael Menhorn) in the early 70's in Munich (Germany). "Sugarman" was also an insider tip for visitors of legendary Discotheque "Sugar Shack" in Munich in those days and allegedly there were only 3 album copies existing in Munich. We had to lend them and produce tapes in order to enjoy this very special music. It still is a favourite song (and album) among my friends. Best music I ever heard!

im a big fan and would love to see rodriguez play in the UK. This amazing music eventually got back to me from a friend of a friend in SA. Its the best stuff ive heard forever!! glastonbury festival would be a great place for him to play!! bobby, liverpool. UK

this is to clare keegan : dude you are not alone! i LOVE rodriguez and im 15 he is a genius

hi! rodruegus is a songf writing GENIUS!!!!!!!!!he made me wanna live again

HEY JAKE I have three copies of Cold Fact on vinyl, and my girlfriend thinks that's a little too much. So make me an offer. I live in NZ

Hi & Help I became a Rodriguez-Fan last night within half a minute (quite fast for someone who is about as old as Rodriguez). Being in the finish of writing a novel with time for absolutely nothing else in these days
except some music to give me power, I looked for some new covers of Marvin Gaye's famous tough-making funk-standard INNNER CITY BLUES –so I came in touch with Rodriguez and his different but similar titled song – heard this voice and this way to sing, which reminded me without knowing anything about this man, to John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Jose Feliciano. Some minutes later (some long minutes, for google knows some more people in this world with the name RODRIGUEZ) i had a first stroll through the glorious homepage and could read I was not alone with my musical connotation. It seems to be no problem to order the CD COLD FACT via amazon here in Germany (the problem is: it will not take 2 days as normally but 4 weeks till this object of my desire will reach me here). But how to get the CD COMING FROM REALITY / AFTER THE FACT??? I read on the Homepage about the Songs of this CD – which makes my longing for these songs almost unbearable. Has anyone an idea, how to get the music to Munich town? Is there any possibility to send the songs as mp3-files, to download them, paying by Visa – or changing against ultra-rare Bob-Dylan-files or whatever? Via Computer would bring the stuff faster to me (waiting and longing is okay, but not if you're writing a novel). The CD AT HIS BEST is available via amazon – but there are obviously 6 songs identical with COLD FACTS and only 2 from COMING FROM REALITY / AFTER THE FACT By the way: for me as an author the story of Rodriguez would be a lovely plot for a novel. Joseph

hey rory i like your stuff man

Hi i heard this music when i was about 15 and loved it from the first time i heard it and havent stop loving since!!

Hi all If anyone has had a go at playing the songs in the "chords" section of the site using the transcriptions I sent in, please let me have any comments? e.g. If I haven't explained one very well, etc. (or just say "Hi") I've sent 3 more in recently, so hopefully they'll be up there too. By the way, has anyone got any rare Rodriguez stuff for sale? Would love a ticket to Mr Flood's party (again!) xx

I'm only 14 years old and probably the only person of my age group to know about and respect Jesus Rodriguez. This still does not change the fact that I think he is the grooviest singer/songwriter of all time. I can't tell you how influential he has been on me. My most favourite song of all time remains Jane.S.Piddy!!!

I first heard rodriguez when i was about 3 or 4..my mum would put on sugarman when i went to bed... im 19 now and i was in a vinyl store and i remembered the artwork..it was only a dollar so i picked it up... and ill never forget the hairs standing on the back of my neck when i heard that sweet voice again... i played it to my mum and she cried...quite simply...it is the best music i have ever heard... im into punk rock..and heavy shit...but id pass all that up to hear a rodriguez track....i wish i could shake his hand...

my email is ant_deb(at)yahoo.com

i am desperately looking for a way to contact rodriguez, a fan club , e mail adress or agent as we are desperately trying to bring him out again to south africa call me 0722883749

Hey all, does anyone know where in Melbourne Australia I'd find a Rodriguez album on vinyl?

I have been crying. I saw the short film that mnet has on (Looking for Jesus). Then I found this website from the credits. This is a part of my life I never thought that I could find again. Thank you, Sugarman, thank you Sixto. I live in the frozen norh now, but I remember the sun.

Right on Luke! I reckon you've named the big three in Cat, Bob and the Man. For many Aussies around my age Rodriguez was our Bob Dylan. Todays 15 year olds don't have anyone to "sing" them REAL life, instead they get rich men pushing fools pushing anger, hate, sex, horror -total selfishness. Even the "noncomformist", "protest" singers are the product of the money establishment. Sorry, I'm getting too................................

The reason I have 'googled' for Rodriguez is I heard a rumour he is a moari from New Zealand who moved to the States as a child, obviously that was just a rumour. But, I am absolutely shocked to find out that he is not a ballad singing mega-star in the States. I always had a mental picture that Rodiguez, Dylan and Cat Stevens all smoked dope together; maybe shared a wife or two and took turns in babysitting their kids. From the age of four years I was given the 'serious' priveledge of carefully placing my fathers vinyl on the record player and turning up the volume. I am sure that Rodriguez was one of the first albums I played (and maybe 'puff the magic dragon'). I continued to listen to 'Cold Hard Fact' until my early teens. Many years later I convinced my father to give me all his vinyl and realised that he must have had 'Cold Hard Fact' on tape this whole time (memory is not be trusted at the age of 4). I heard the whole album at a friends place in 1998 and couldn't stop thinking about it. Last year (2004) I bought a vinyl copy and cant stop playing it. I now have 'At His Best' aswell. Rodriguez is a master of singer songwriting and has managed to transend time. His messages are as potent and important now, in this conservative climate, as ever before. His music has always been an enigmatic and classically American voice, to me. Unfortunately this was not the case for Americans. I hope one day that Rodriguez is as well known in the States as in Australia and South Africa; that Cat Stevens is allowed back into his home country and that Bob Dylan never dies (he's not dead yet is he?). Australia.

Been listening to the man himself for the past 2 years. Can anyone help me find 'street boy' guitar tab. Great site by the way,

In '84 I read a reveue of a Restaurant in Christchurch, NewZealand, called 'Pancake Palace'. They mentioned that there was a chap called 'Jesus' who strumed the guitar,sung and set the ambience of the Black& White tiled interior. In '86 I shifted to ChristChurch and saw a old flyer on a shop advertising Rodriguez, playing in NZ ('85?). Later (1990+) I heard 'ColdFact' being played in a Leatherware shop on Manchester st (on record), asked who it was. and found Jesus.. I like the version of 'Sugerman' by 'Sophie Ellis Bexter' in '2003?. If yah like this record you may like 'J D Blackfoot's - 'The Song of Crazy Horse' Its a 'Concept Album', it has one song on side 1, several on 2, all different. It was made in NZ, and was Record of the year in '74. Hes a American Indian, Blackfoot.

i can't really explain to you all how much the music of "jesus" Rodriguez has influenced in my life. When i was fifteen the echoes of "street boy" in the back of my mind was what brought me home from the streets late at nights. his songs that were a rightful damnation of an injust, greedy society and the tragedy inflicted upon the victims helped form me into a better person when i could have been one of those victims instead. i'm forty now and the weight of his lyrics still move me emotionaly and intellectually. i have just one Rodriguez regret. When i was eighteen, i and three mates went to a music festival at stroud in rural australia (NSW}. the festival was called tanelorn and rodriguez was featured to perform. this was the last of the real big "alternative" festival. ie. hippies nudity,outlaw bikie gangs,nudity,no alcohol (except the bikies) no meat,hare krishnas,ananda marga,nudity, a place you could sign up to fight in el salvorda (freak out), nudity, marijuana,lsd,and nudity. we were by far the youngest adults" out of about 30,000 truly weird people, we were still in high school it really was our "woodstock" moment.which brings us to the one rodriguez regret.we were walking past the VIP enclosure when mr rodriguez exits a van about 30 m away, and unbelievably looks over and makes eye contact with us and waves! me and my mates absoluetly worshipped the guy and we're all to starstruck to wave back! i truly regret that moment to this day. incidently he performed late at night and at first it wasn't the best. he apologised that it had been so long since he had played those songs.then the crowd began to sing, 30.000 people all knew the words. it was special.(then billy thorpe and the aztecs played LOUD-wow,aussies know what i mean}or was that the night after? {blame mary j.) anyway, thanks for the music.

i started listening to rodriguez last year and i dig it! i know most of my friends think or will think it`s "old people`s" music (i`m 16),but as rodriguez says in his song (the establishment blues) "well, frankly i couldn`t care less." the main reasons for this letter is that i wanted to say rodriguez is a legend and that he should come back to mossel bay, garden route, south africa and play again because i missed the last one which my parents went to go see.cheers.

I Think a tour of australia would be a grand idea there always seems to be a new audence of listners that relate to the lryics. maybe even he should be come a citizen and run for prime minister, this country need change i smell reveloution. hah

Dunno if you read this, JR, but just in case you do... thanks =)

Lots of questions but no answers here... I have also spent many hours listening to Rodriguez over a period of more than 20 years
24 to be exact. I Wonder was the first I heard, Sandrevan Lullaby is my favourite now. Nice to say something about him somewhere
everyone seems to know him but ....

Have a bet with one of my friends: Rodriguez is still alive, isn't he? Can't find anything to the contrary.

It would be a GREAT idea of Rodriguez toured the UK, there are millions of South African fans over here and I for one would love it. How do I get in contact with the MAN himself?

Hi all Does anyone out there have an audience recording of a Rodriguez gig? I know the live albums contain most of the songs but I'd love to hear some of the cover versions etc that are mentioned in the gig reviews. Hopefully at some time there may be a live DVD of a gig (?) and/or a concert in England. So if anyone does have a recording would you please let me know & I'll happily pay costs etc. The other thing is, does anyone have a video copy of any Rodriguez stuff? Dead Men Don't Tour, etc. Can't get any of that stuff over here. And here's one for Rodriguez (cos I know he reads the forum)
Keep happy, keep healthy & keep rockin! You are the man!

Does anybody know if there will be an Australian tour in the next couple of years as more young Austrialians would benefit from listerning to THE MAN KNOWN AS RODRIGUEZ as the lyrics are pure.

As I write this, my 14 year old son is listening to "I Wonder"
finally a young man with brains. I have been trying to get my kids to listen to Rodriguez for so long. I started listening over 30 years ago as a "surfie chick" at Greenmount, Qld, Aus. He has been the most underrated musician and songwriter in my living days. I was listening to Powderfinger and their recording of the song _ How did they do that? Maybe they could arrange a Rodriguez concert in Australia. My Kids love Powderfinger, I like them too but Rodriguez does it better. Who can get him touring?

when or will there ever be any new rodriguez material

I once spent an entire summer sitting in a caravan listening to Cold Fact over and over again with some great friends. Needless to say, it was the best summer of my life! The way his music reminds me perfectly of that time makes it so special and its great to find other people who feel the same way. Great web site, keep it up.

If I had to choose one line from a Rodriguez lyric that speaks volumes in just a few words it would be: "Public gets irate but forget the vote date" There are many beautiful songs on Coming From Reality, but the anger & frustration of the Cold Fact album does it for me. There's so much shit being caused by politicians that many people seem to be getting apathetic towards voting & trying to change things. GET RODRIGUEZ IN THE WHITE HOUSE!

hey rodriguez, i know you take this all in your stride. you're the greatest man. i stand up on your music. thankx again. keep building.... aLan

'I Wonder' been written before AIDS just shows you what a prophet Rodriguez actually is! And I've been a fan for over 30 years and I'm still trying to fathom out the meanings to a lot of his songs, but this is the line that hits me every time: "Were you tortured by your own thirst In those pleasures that you seek That made you Tom the curious That makes you James the weak?" He knows my soul, man...

Well done Joe Moor. I was fed up with that message from Pedro too! Maybe he could do a write up for the site about what all the Rodriguez songs are about? I'd love to know, cos I've only been into Rodriguez for the past 30 years (not 30 hours!) I Wonder would be fantastic for the AIDS campaign
unless Pedro could write a more suitable one of course!

I was reading Pedro's message below.... One day he's never heard of Rodriguez, the next day he has, and is suddenly an expert on the subject passing opinions about "what the song was written about and you cant just try and add extra meaning when its not there" Many think that although there was no AIDS in the early-'70's, the line "I wonder how many times you've had sex, and I wonder do you care who'll be next" is spot on for an anti-AIDS campaign. But they better make sure that Pedro okays it before it goes out, don't want to upset this new Rodriguez fan! Doos!

Holey Moley! Discovered Rodriguez for the first time yesterday. It's so good, ive been listening to it constantly. But i think it would be cheesy to use 'i wonder' in an aids campaign. Thats not what the song was written about and you cant just try and add extra meaning when its not there. it would be like using johnny cash's 'ring of fire' in a haemorhoid commercial (except not as funny). im not saying I wonder isn't an unbelieveably good song. Peter New Zealand 19

Hi Joe If you read my e-mail to Roddy Quinn, below, you'll see that I did ask him why Rodriguez wasn't included in the first place. He didn't seem to have an answer for that one!

Maybe ask Roddy Quinn why Rodriguez wasn't invited in the first place?

Just got this back. I'll try to give him a nudge to make sure Rodriguez plays it next year! That gives him 9 months to sort it out. Sounds like this year's a no-go though. Pleased I got a response though: Dear Glenn Thank you for your email. The line-up for this concert was confirmed approximately 3 months ago and unfortunately we don't have any additional positions available on the bill. Bets wishes Roddy

I would like to know if/when Rod is playing around Europe again
i live in Bournemouth England. Great music, great, does Rod ever hang out with Leonard cohen

Just a reminder of why "I Wonder" is the perfect Aids Campaign song: I wonder how many times you've been had And I wonder how many plans have gone bad I wonder how many times you had sex I wonder do you know who'll be next I wonder l wonder wonder I do I wonder about the love you can't find And I wonder about the loneliness that's mine I wonder how much going have you got And I wonder about your friends that are not I wonder I wonder I wonder I do I wonder about the tears in children's eyes And I wonder about the soldier that dies I wonder will this hatred ever end I wonder and worry my friend I wonder I wonder wonder don't you? I wonder how many times you been had And I wonder how many dreams have gone bad I wonder how many times you've had sex And I wonder do you care who'll be next I wonder I wonder wonder I do ... and this was written in 1969!!! Rodriguez is truly a Poet and a Prophet.

I've just sent the following e-mail to Roddy Quinn, but I don't suppose I'll get a response. The more he gets better
so get typing folks! Dear Mr Quinn I have been following the news about the 46664 gig with great interest,and am very shocked to hear of your response to requests to include Sixto Rodriguez in the line-up for the gig. The man is a legend in South Africa, not to mention his following in Australia, New Zealand, England etc. Given the timescale of the organisation of the gig, and the time remaining before the concert, is there no way he could be added to the artists playing? I'm sure you want the concert to be as sucessful as possible. Rodriguez would certainly give your cause a lot of well deserved publicity,(and draw a very large crowd!). I would be very interested to hear your reasons for not including him and look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely Glenn Coggin coggy52(at)hotmail.com

I'm shocked!! I cannot believe that Real Concerts never considered Rodriguez for either of the 46664 concerts and then turned him down when he offered to appear!! I am going to email Real Concerts to protest and suggest that anyone who would like to do so as well, can email Real Concerts and Roddy Quinn at mailto:Real(at)realsa.co.za

Rodriguez was neither considered nor invited to the first '46664' concert at Greenpoint Stadium in 2004. Like many others we felt his presence at such a prestigious media event would have been great for all concerned. We were again hopeful that Rodriguez would be invited to the second, upcoming '46664' concert, but once again he was overlooked. So we first established that Rodriguez was keen and available to participate in the '46664' concert at Fancourt before contacting the promoters, Real Concerts, to ask them to consider including Rodriguez on the bill. We were told to contact Roddy Quinn, head of Real Concerts, but efforts to achieve this proved fruitless as our calls were not returned. We tried speaking to a number of other people at Real Concerts but were always told to speak to Roddy Quinn himself, which still proved to be impossible. So we were forced to explain to Kim, a receptionist (!) at Real Concerts, that we were trying to get Rodriguez on to the bill as he felt he would really like to add his contribution to Nelson Mandela's very worthy AIDS cause. Kim called us back to tell us that the "line-up was completed" and that Rodriguez's services were not required. Seeing as there was, at that stage, still over 5 weeks to go to the concert, and each artist only plays one or two songs, we found it strange that Real Concerts were not interested in adding someone to the bill who is an adored living legend both in South Africa and overseas and whose name on the bill would be sure to bring many more fans to the '46664' concert. Added to that is the growing feeling that 'I Wonder' would work well as an anti-AIDS song for the '46664' cause. We know that there cannot be a promoter on the planet who would turn down Rodriguez for any concert, let alone in South Africa, so we are all baffled by the response from Roddy Quinn and Real Concerts. Was this a business or personal decision??? Either way, unless good sense prevails, Rodriguez will not be at the '46664' concert, which is REALly bad news for all. Sis man!!

How can one get in contact with Sixto. I am interested in having him record a version of his Silver Words. I was going to use Ken Boothe but after finding out that Sixto was writer for this song, it would be great to get him to do it. I live in Toronto, which is only 4 hours away from Detroit. I have produced a Dub album in 2000 "The Luge Sessions". I am also Nelly Furtado's live sound engineer. I hope someone can help me track him down and see if he would be interested. Thank You

How can one get in contact with Sixto. I am interested in having him record a version of his Silver Words. I was going to use Ken Boothe but after finding out that Sixto was writer for this song, it would be great to get him to do it. I live in Toronto, which is only 4 hours away from Detroit. I have produced a Dub album in 2000 "The Luge Sessions". I am also Nelly Furtado's live sound engineer. I hope someone can help me track him down and see if he would be interested. Thank You

The 46664 concerts are being promoted by Real Concerts and Roddy Quinn, a SA company who will definitely want to have Rodriguez at the concert. I'm sure they will invite Rodriguez if they have not already. I love Linn's idea of using 'I Wonder' as the theme tune for 46664!!

'I Wonder' is the perfect AIDS Awareness song... and the final verse has the line: "And I wonder DO YOU CARE who'll be next?". Surely this could be the ideal campaign song for 46664. Rodriguez on worldwide TV? Yes!! But the concert promoters probably haven't even thought of it! Has anybody at Sugarman.org actually contacted the promoters?

I haven't seen much news about the concert, so maybe Rodriguez will be there. Just Jinger will be at the concert so maybe they can bring Rodriguez onstage to join them for their version of Sugarman like they did when in 1998 in Joburg.

I would definitely go to the 46664 concert at Fancourt if Rodriguez is going to be there. I saw him last year in August in Mossel Bay and he was fantastic!

Hi, Does anyone have any idea why Rodriguez is not appearing on the upcoming '46664' AIDS Awareness concert happening at Fancourt in George on March 19 ??? I was at the first '46664' concert at Greenpoint Stadium and thought that Rodriguez would have been a great addition to that line-up. There was someone on that bill called Abdel Wright, who did a great solo song, who I've never heard of before or since...imagine if that had been Rodriguez on worldwide TV singing 'Sugar Man' or 'I Wonder'. I also heard that the Rodriguez song 'I Wonder' has been linked to a few US AIDS Awarenes TV commercials ("I wonder how many times you've sex and I wonder do you know who'll be next" being the obvious line). Rodriguez has family living on the Garden Route and has a huge local following there, as in most of South Africa. He played 3 sold-out concerts on the Garden Route last August, so I would think that his presence on the '46664' bill in that area would help to raise the profile of this important concert and bring many more fans through the gates. I haven't yet seen Rodriguez's name linked to the concert, but I also haven't seen any news about the final line-up for the concert. So I'm still hoping that Rodriguez will be on it. Anyone got any info on this?

Hi all This article is 3 or 4 years old & you might have already seen it, but I thought I'd add the link incase you haven't http://server.mg.co.za/art/q_n_a/010907-qna1.html Well done Brian, you're doing a great job with this site
thanks from all us punters! And if Rodriguez is reading this message
hope you do get a new album out (we're all waiting & hoping!) Cheers

I discovered jesus rodriguez album cold fact last summer from a friend of mine. I listen to it all the time now. I am making a movie in europe and I was wonder how I could get the rights for 1 or 2 songs? Since the album is only released in south africa... someone knows anything about the label? thank you dave

I grew up believing the guy was dead, I sat listening to him the whole trip on the "Trans Karoo" (only tape I had then). Then I saw him live in Durban. All I can say THANK YOU for all the good times we had listening to your music and THANK YOU FOR YOUR MUSIC.

I've just seen a copy of Cold Fact on E-Bay (white cover). It's at £10 & says "mint" condition. Four days left to bid. See ya!

Hi Jonathan I haven't got the cd with me at the office & I can't remember what key it's in
but I'll send Brian a transcription for the site later today, and I'll e-mail you a copy direct.

Does anyone have the chords to Inner City Blues ? Just can't get it right. Powderfinger run 3 guitars, one sounds like it has a capo. I have only heard their cover of the song, so not sure if the original is straight out or with a capo. Looking forward to purchasing some Rodriquez CD's.

Hey there, I live in Detroit, and returned home recently after spending some time in Bloemfontein where I discovered Rodriguez. I saw him yesterday, getting off a bus a half a block from my house. He seems to be a very private man, maybe a bit depressed. Wearing all black he sort of apeared out of the mists and returned to them without notice. Amazing story he has, and if I do speak to him I will mention the cares from all of his fans. He is not dead!!! He looks well, skinny and fit. I will write more when I actually talk to him. Funny that I want his music on CD but cannot get it w/o importing it. Good tidings

Oh I feel a bit foolish now because I've just gone to the home page and found all the gen. I obviously entered the message board by another route. Cheers Liz

Where can we access information on Rodriguez himself
i.e. where did he live, where was he born does he really have any living family and how and where did he die etc... I am and have been a fan for many years
in SA now living in the UK I find no-one knows of him. But I am amazed to see an earlier visitor saying he is not known in the US. Can anyone fill in the details please?

This Easter at Byron Bay (Australia) there will be the 16th annual East Coast Roots & Blues Festival. It would be nice if you were there. I remember your concert at the Regent (Sydney) 1979, when you broke a string and seemed bemused that there were people there to come on stage restring your guitar and returned it to you. 26 years later, like your music, that memory endures. Please if not this year, next, try to get to the East Coast Roots & Blues Festival. 30 years of riding on your music. Thanks Alex.

Hi there, please note that you can purchase brand new Rodriguez vinyl through AudioNut, Johannesburg. Have a look at the web site www.vinylsa.co.za for the details. The new pressings are super, pressed in the USA on the Sussex label.

Can't believe you are alive! So glad you are still enjoying success, with song like yours it's Inevitable. Betterb late then never! I hope you can make it to australia in 2005, I know for a fact Brisbane has a hundreds that will be there. I am in a singer song writer in a brisbane band and would love to help organise a tour.

oh boy! at last I have modern technology and I can find something on this man. Where in New Zealand can I buy Rodriguez music and song books or can I be the New Zealand agent,lol.

Hi again Brian Sorry to be a pain & hog the message board! I've sent the chords to "You'd Like To Admit It" to your e-mail address at the foot of this page if you'd like to use that one. I've worked it out & played along & I think it's spot on to the record. If you don't receive them for any reason, send me a reply to my link & I'll attach it to that. All the best Glenn

Hi Glenn Just wishful thinking about a new album I'm afraid... I've removed that info now to avoid confusion... And if people send me chords for 'After The Fact' I'll gladly put them up... Cheers Brian

Hi Brian Just looking at the "What's new" section. In the piece about record/cd sleeves, what's that one with "new album" about. Is there one in the making? Hope I haven't missed something? Hoping to get some chords to you for the secons album fairly soon. Would be great to have some of those tabs on the site. Keep up the great work Glenn

Hi all, Just a query. I have an original Rodriguez album
Cold Fact. http://members.optusnet.com.au/bio2000/Rodriguez-Cold-Fact.jpg Is this a rare item? The album is over 30 years old, and was purchased in Melbourne, Australia. Its in good condition
plays prefectly (doesn't jump or scratched) Is it worth anything to a collector or maybe e-bay ?

In the 1970's I was only a teenager when i first heard "cold Fact" and decided I wanted this album for the rest of my life. I am now 43 years old and I still listen to cold Fact as much as I can. The reason I listen to it so much is because I keep thinking that each song is his way of showing people how his city lives. I can imagine him walking down the street and writing songs about what he sees or who he talks to. This album makes me think that I should be more aware of people and sites around my city. I live in Melbourne Australia

I had to steal your CD's off my sister. I'm a South African who has lived in the US about 6 years... As you know no one knows Rodriguez here, I have to introduce them to you. Hence on my last visit to South Africa i had to slip "After The Fact", and "Cold Fact" into my bags. Thanks

Have you heard of www.anti.com It's a recording label where the artist has control over what's released etc. Tom Waits is on it amongst others. Maybe that would be a way of getting some new songs recorded/released? Love the other albums but a new one would be fantastic! No probs about the chord
thanks for changing it. Glenn

Rodriguez is an absoulute music legend todays crap music doesnot even compare.

Hi Glenn Just the original sheet music and that D should be a B, so I've corrected it... thanks... Brian

Hi all I've just been playing some of the songs using the chords on the site. There's a chord that isn't right on Establishment Blues. On the last line of each verse the D should be a B7 (or just B if you struggle?). It sounds much better played like that. Don't know whether it'll get changed on the site? If you read this Rodriguez, send me an e-mail & say "hi", it would be great to hear from you after being a big fan for years. Have a lovely Christmas everyone + a very peaceful New Year. xxxxxxx

Hi , Listened to Rodriques during the 70's while in the SADF. Like all the order blokes I played the songs over and over again. Heared he was dead , saw him on stage , but was disappointed when he didn't rock up for an appointment at CD Warehouse in Cape Town. Hope to see him next time around.

Is there any MIDI FILES available online? If so. where could I find them?.

Hi people , its funny after reading this to see that Rodriguez was bigger overseas than in his own country of america when most muscians head to america to become famous , i had no idea of this situation until i stumbled upon this great website , me and my friends here in sydney have been listening to his music since the late seventies , i have a vast record collection that spans 3 decades of artist and i still consider Rodriguez to be my favourite , maybe it was his honest interpretation that alot of americans didnt like who knows , i now see that i didnt know much about the man after looking at this sight , i always pictured him to be wandering around in the desert of mexico very mystical , anyway was wondering if anyone had the chords to sugarman i have rich mans hoax and hate street dialogue worked out if anyone wants a copy ,cheers

hi i live in the usa origanally from south africa your music is a huge part in the sountrack of my life! detroit has awsome music comming out of there still today will you play here if so where?

Im a student and recently heard Rodriguez for the first time at a mates place. I found the lyrics so insightful, so relevant to life and social interaction. His depictions of human behaviour and the motivation behind it is inspiring...Thanks for an awesome site

First heard the Cold Fact Album (then LP) at the age of 17 (1975) and loved it. I now have the CD as well as my LP and thoroughly enjoy his music. I agree with all that his music is timeless. It is so great to wander back down memory lane when listening to his music. I live in CT and am sad to say that I missed his concert and I will keep an eye on this website to see if he comes back for some more concerts which I definately will not miss. Thanks for a great website
KEEP IT UP!!! 21st November 2004

Rodriguez, you're great! I can't wait for the whole world to discover you.... I have no doubt that it's going to happen... soon. Look forward to meeting. with Love...

The first time I listened to Rodriguez was as a 17/18 year old in 1979 in Tasmania Australia with friends. I was instantly mesmerised by the poet's lyrics and the supporting instrumentals were mind blowing. 25 years later as a 41 year old (still going on 18) I appreciate his music just as much, if not more. My life is undergoing somewhat of a seachange recently, and I find myself getting out his old LP's and cold fact CD, and taking myself away to some mystical magical place. A place that we all find in our souls when we listen to the Master. Come visit Australia soon!

RUDOLF . I JUST WORKED OUT THE CHORDS FOR SILVERWORDS FOR YOU MY FRIEND.. THE VERSE IS E F#M G#M F#M E OVER AND OVER. AND THE CHORUS IS A E A E A G#M A G#M A G#M A B E. I HOPE YOU DONT ONLY PLAY OPEN CHORDS COS THOSE G#M AND F#M ARE BARRE CHORDS... LONG LIVE THE KING...

Anyone know the Chords for silver words? I think its one of the best love songs ever!

please come to melbourne australia and do some concerts it would be great

Hi Durban The E-Bay LP mentioned below is the 1979 Australian re-issue on the Blue Goose label. Brian

Hey guys its me again ;) Anybody knows if its a tour planned through out germany? Theres a statly growing crowed here who wanna see him live on stage!!!! And also can anbody tell me if this LP is an original pressing or only an re-.?? Heres the link which shows the LP on ebay i mean -> Greetings from a german dude

First listened to Rodriguez when i was 15 in 1987. Have continued to be facinated by his music ever since. I truly beleive it was the reason that i became a social worker. I have never heard someone produce music with such a strong social feel. His music teaches people to live and learn about real life. I am always passing copies of his music to social work freinds who become instantly addicted to his music. Will be a fan forever to this timeless music.

34, GOT GIVEN COLD FACT FOLLOWED BY AT HIS BEST FOR MY 7 AND 8TH BIRTHDAYS! ARE YOU GOING TO COME BACK TO AUSTRALIA. WORKING IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY I CAN ASSURE YOU YOUR ALBUMS ARE STILL SELLING VERY WELL OVER HERE AND IT WOULD BE A ' SOLD OUT ' EVENT! MAYBE AT THE ' METRO ' WOULD BE A CRUISY LITTLE GIG.. Kind Regards and 'thankyou' for the deep, sweet sound that iv'e grown up with, my 3 children are growing up with it as well.

Hi Guys, Only just learnt of Rodriguez here in Australia recently. Great music. Would anyone here be kind enough to send me the chords or tablature for Inner City Blues? Would be very grateful. Kindest regards A new Rodriguez fan.

I was at the gig in SA in 1998, at the villiage green in durban, a great time was had by all, i have now been livingin london for the past sevral years and none of the english peeps i have met here have heard of the ledgend, im totally insensed!! So i have gone around lending out my cold fact album to as many people as i can, and the comments coming back from my mates is great, one of my mates owns a south african bar in west london, and we play the c.d there all the time.. it just has such awsome memories of our teenage years... I WONDER if he'll tour SA again? he would still sell out venues there.. The dudes a ledgend

Well, seems that Rodriguez has made it back Stateside ! I have been livin gin NYC for 2 years now and brought my SA bought Rodriguez CD's with me !!! I have now got a troupe of friends preaching the word of Rodriguez to eberyone they know and then some ! At my local downtown Brooklyn Bar, watch out for Rodriguez blasting out to the early hours of the morning ! Now if we can only get the man to TOUR USA as well as good ol' ZA !!! DANKIE BOETIE !!!!!!!!!!!

Good to find this web site , bin listening to Rodriguez since early 70,s,I have 2 albums a bit worst for ware but I still play them, Cold Fact /Comeing from Reality.Had three but sold one years ago, hope he tours Australia again.

Hi Jake Special offer at Sugar Music
buy 'All The Facts'
'Cold Fact', 'After The Fact' and 'Live Fact' for a special discounted price. All 3 CDs also available separately. Visit http://sugarmusic.gemm.com or click on the ad on the top left of this webpage.

were can i buy a rodriguez albem i herd surgerman on david holmes
come get it, but im from the uk and cant seem to get hold of eny rodriguez albems. please help me

Respect to Rodriguez. Just sitting here listening to Sundrevan Lullaby. Thanks for you time.

Without a doubt the most fantastic artist! to all the people that i treat with his music, i am still to find a person who is not touched by his work.

Love Rodriguez any one know a good site to listen to his tunes i got one of his albums on tape and love his style

Can anyone let me know what the latest is on Rodriguez? When is he touring in S A again? The world's greatest musical genius!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have been a fan for 25 years! My brother introduced him to me when i was 15 years old. I now have a 17 year old daughter who also loves Rodriguez! She is flatting now and while talking to her on the phone one day, she said to me ... 'are you playing Rodriguez!' Yep I said. She said , " Im on my way over!" Then just the other day I went to the shop before heading to work and Rodriguez was blasting out of some guys truck! I had never known anyone else to play him, except for family! So I tracked down the fella who belonged to the truck. I Told him he was skating on thin ice! "what he said" I said to him" I told my daughter I'd marry the man who loves Rodriguez as much as me!" He laughed and said" Cold Facts" Absolutely i said!. Thanks Rodriguez , you dont know it, but we've been best friends for a long time now. Lorena New Zealand

I have been listening to 'Cold Fact' the last couple of days driving to work, hey, what memories ! I played it in the office and the response was impressive ! Everyone knows you here, you inspired a friend to play the guitar, another to get through their teenage years, perhaps your contribution to the 'liberation' of South Africa can never be measured but doubtless will be far greater than anyone can imagine. Sorry to have missed your tour in August, perhaps next time. There is a great venue in the Groot Marico Bosveld, lots of local musicians, some people believe the soul of Africa resides here. Love and peace

Hey Rodriguez addicted ppl Maybe some of u guys can help me further because i`m looking for any rodriguez album on vinyl (its was awsome an original pressing). I can`t find non on any posted sites (Amazon,HMV or Sugar Music). I was very greatful for any respons... THX Maybe some of u can give me a link where i can get it!!!

For those of you in australia- Powderfinger has just released a live double album, and they cover Inner city Blues on disc two. They have done a pretty good job of it too. check it out!!

Hi there, haven't met you as such, but know all your music. Rodriguez please say hi to nicki for us. we know her from long back. we signed our wedding registry on her verandah up in rondevlei. thanks man

Special offer at Sugar Music
buy 'All The Facts'
'Cold Fact', 'After The Fact' and 'Live Fact' for a special discounted price. All 3 CDs also available separately. Visit http://sugarmusic.gemm.com or click on the ad on the top left of this webpage.

I live in the UK now, grew up in Joburg. It is most gratifying to discover that Both Rodrigues and Shawn Phillips
icons in Africa, rejected in their own countries
have been re-discovered and subsequently toured our broken country. Perhaps there a lesson here? Thank you, Sixto, for the small handful of songs that never grow old. Joe.

Thank you Rodriguez You've been with me every step of my life

Hi Brian Take a look here... http://sugarman.org/rodmemories2.html#cover Is this the one you are talking about? Cheers Brian

Why does your site not cover the UK release of his coming from reality album, after all it is has the most interesting sleeve with its cut out gatefold. PS Any word on any UK gigs?

Thanks for the info Sugar(lucky man!) do you know if Sixto has any plans to play in the UK? best regards Richard

Rodriguez played three sold-out concerts on the Garden Route in the Southern Cape this past weekend. His band for these concerts was Graeme Sindall (lead guitar), Heath Sindall (drums), and Neil Ford (bass). The first gig was at The Barnyard in Mossel Bay on Friday 13th August followed by two concerts on Saturday 14th August at Beyond The Moon in Hoekwil in the Wilderness. Rodriguez was in top form and played three lengthy sets which included many of his best-known songs off 'Cold Fact' like the compulsory 'Sugar Man', 'I Wonder', 'Inner City Blues', and 'Rich Folks Hoax' alongside rarer tracks like 'Street Boy', 'Can't Get Away', and many off the 'After The Fact/Coming From Reality' album. But it was the cover versions sprinkled into these sets that caused just as much interest. Rodriguez made songs like Etta James' 'At Last', The Beatles' 'All My Loving' and 'Daytripper', and the Stones 'Satisfaction' all his own. Rodriguez also covered Midnight Oil's 'Redneck Wonderland', Sinatra's 'I Got You Under My Skin' and an obscure song from Judy Garland called 'I'm Going To Live' Rodriguez, now 62, is in great shape and enjoyed playing these gigs with his new, young band from the area. At this stage no more SA gigs are lined up for this visit, but plans are underway for more SA gigs of this low-key nature in the near future.

How can we get the concert footage filmed for the docu 98?The shows were filmed and it would be great to watch the somgs complete, not edited with talking!I was at the Carousel show and would love to have a copy on video.He was great.

I can't believe I am missing out on seeing you again. I caught your last concert in PE and it was absolutely awesome, especially meeting you after the show, I just couldn't get off that high for a couple of months after that. I was no longer just "halfway up the stairs". It was so surreal, meeting someone who's music I had loved and listened to for over 2 decades, and this man was not only talking to me but took me by the hand, stood up (anyone who was at the show knows that we were told you would be signing ONLY) and there we were, chatting away like old friends. My most prized possession is my "personalized" signed copy of "At his Best". You asked me where I got it & what was my favourite track, I said the un-edited version of Sandrevan Lullaby, you asked me if I knew about it and what it was about. It turns out my alltime favourite song "Halfway up the stairs" is also the first song you ever wrote. Congratulations on the birth of you grandchild and I hope you have a wonderfull time back in South Africa, now I miss it even more knowing you are there. PLEASE visit New Zealand someday, I believe you have many fans here, but none as lucky as I who have met you!

Hi I´m from Vienna,Austria and I wanted to thank you for this site and Rodriguez for his music. It´s been with me since 1973 or 74 (when I heard it the first time) even I didnt know who he was or even the name of the man behind this wonderful songs. Its great to find out all about him after so many years of uncertainity.

An mp3 of the rare Rodriguez track 'Street Boy' which is not on 'Cold Fact' or 'After The Fact' is now available at MWeb... http://www.mweb.co.za/hubs/entertainment/

While we're on the subject, who's Mrs. Annie Johnson?

Just a lyrics question
from Cause, who is Molly McDonald? As in "they'll take their bonus pay to Molly McDonald" Anybody know? Cheers

The Sugarman visits Sugar at Sugar Music... I've added some photos to this website of Rodriguez's surprise visit to Sugar Music/Mabu Vinyl on Friday 30th July. Visit http://www.sugarman.org/mabu2004.html or click on "back to home page" above and go to "What's New"... Cheers Brian

Hi there Rodriguez! Been listening to Coming From Reality & Live Fact. Aw man. These songs are beautiful. Is there no way you can get past the shit caused by record companies & get some more songs to us? Good luck with the Garden Route gigs & most importantly, congratulations on the birth of your grandchild! (took my kids camping last week, & my daughter (aged 7) asked me to put your songs on all week
she says you're "cool!") Keep happy

I remember listening to cold fact throughout my teenage years in Zimbabwe, I couldn't believe it when i got to the Uk and he was relatively unknown. Their loss i say. My brother who resides in Sedgefield will hopefully be conducting a phone interview for his free newspaper 'The Edge' that serves Sedgefield and Wilderness. Go on down and see him... you know his name well... he's everything you read, he's got it to sell! (ok so the last line doesn't really work because it's a free paper but there you go!) Anytime you think of coming to the UK Rodriguez, please let me know. M

There have been numerous Rodriguez sightings in the Southern Cape since he arrived for his sojourn in the Wilderness a week or so ago. Rodriguez has hooked up with, of all things, a 'Rodriguez' tribute band called Garden Route (cause that's where they come from), and will be appearing with them at his upcoming gigs in the Wilderness (Monday 9th Aug
Women's Day and on Saturday 14th August at Back oF The Moon) and in Mossel Bay (Friday 13th August at the Barnyard). Book now because those shows are almost sold out... There is talk of some possible Cape Town dates after those gigs
watch this space. Rodriguez was also spotted at Mabu Vinyl, the music shop in central Cape Town, last Friday afternoon, and then later at Caprice in Camps Bays, and then in Hout Bay where he attended the 10th Anniversary celebrations of Rainbow Promotions, the company that handled his first tour to South Africa in 1998. So Rodriguez is hanging out in the Cape .... keep your eyes and ears open. And, as always, he sends his best to all his friends and fans all over the world...

Does anybody know what he means with "jumpers" in his song sugarman when he sings"jumpers, coke, sweet mary jane"???

Does anyone know the concert dates? R

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HE"S HERE..................IN SOUTH AFRICA...........CHECK OUT WWW.SUNDAYTIMES.CO.ZA. SEARCH THE 01 aUG.2004 EDITION.

I was introduced to Rodriguez be a close friend of mine from SA. I had never heard him before but now I think he was the best sound to come out of the late sixties and early seventies. I think that its a great shame he didn't become popular in the US but as the same time this has aided him by only becoming popular to a small minority of real people who respect and enjoy real music. A true legend...

He's playing live? I wish he'd come to New Zealand. I really do. Does anyone know how I can get a copy of 'Dead Men Don't Tour?'. I edit the music section of a magazine in New Zealand and want to do a small piece on 'Cold Fact' in the next couple of months (I'd really like to put him on the cover) and would love to see some footage, other than the 'I Wonder' clip from this website.

We saw Rodriguez live at a show in Otjiwarongo this past week, and he is still amazing!!!!!

Hi Sandra I've been a massive fan of you Dad for 25 years. Only just discovered all this stuff on the internet
amazing. I got an e-mail from Steven Segerman the other day. Glad to hear your Dad is well & still keen to make music. I Live in England so for a lot of years all I had were the rumours (yuk!). Do you still have any items for sale? I play guitar locally & play your Dad's songs, but probably couldn't afford one of his guitars? Do you still have anything to sell, or maybe something signed? Can't believe I'm writing to his daughter! Wierd!! (sorry
not you "Wierd!") Best wishes & look after him. Glenn Coggin

WOW..... A FIREND OF MINE GAVE ME A COPY OF COLD FACT TWO MONTHS AGO..WOW.... WHAT A SONG WRITER. WHAT A LEDGEND. I WENT OUT AND BOUGHT AS MUCH OF THE GUY AS POSS, BUT CANT FIND MUCH.. ANY CHANCE OF PLAYING IN AUSTRALIA AGAIN MATE, U CAN STAY AT MY PLACE.... LONG LIVE THE LEDGEND THAT IS RODRIGUEZ....................

Hi again, Sorry about that
had to nip off to order Cold Fact, After The Fact & Live in SA. Where was I? Oh yeah. What a great thing it is to find Rodriguez after all these years. The songs get better with time. I sing & strum around Scarborough (England) and have sung "I Wonder" & "Sugarman" in my set. I always tell the story of Rodriguez. I'm sure if the record company at the time had done their job the whole story would be different. I'm not sure who runs this website, or if Rodriguez gets to read it? I do hope so. If you're reading it
"Hello Rodriguez! The man, the music, THE GENIUS!" I'll have to wait for the cd's to come & while I'm waiting I'll get my guitar out. Cya

hey happy birthday and a good year to you. cheers!!!

Rodriguez has been an complete inspiration for me musically, and I am astonished that he never became a real compercial success in the west. He is a genius.

Thankyou Rod for helping me understand why I shouldn't have abused my girlfriend...

Hi A very happy birthday Rodriguez... I was one of those troopies who made it through my time in Namibia (then know as South West Africa), thanks to your music. I celebrated your birthday by playing 'Cold Fact' and then 'After The Fact' for myself and my teenage children, who are also big fans... Your music is truly timeless... Brian

RODRIGUEZ TO PLAY GIG IN NAM Rodriguez arrived in Windhoek from Detroit last Saturday and will be performing a one-off concert in a place called Otjiwarongo on Thursday 15 July. This concert forms part of the Cheetah National Arts Festival which is being held this week in this small Namibian town which is approximately 400kms from Windhoek The cult singer-songwriter, known for his albums ‘Cold Fact’ and ‘After The Fact’, celebrated his 62nd birthday last week and is looking forward to his first concert in Namibia. The organisers of the concert felt that Rodriguez was the ideal choice for this festival as his music loomed very large in the minds of many of the South African soldiers who spent time in Namibia during the border wars of the ‘70’s and the ‘80’s. It has been said that Rodriguez’ music was to the war in Namibia what Jimi Hendrix’s music was to the soldiers in Vietnam. Rodriguez will be travelling on to South Africa following the Namibiam concert, but (to date) no SA concerts have been pencilled in for the artist’s SA visit, although discussions are underway for a possible third SA tour in late 2004 or early 2005. Rodriguez’ two studio albums, ‘Cold Fact’ and ‘After The Fact’, were recently reissued with full liner notes and new packaging and those albums, as well as the ‘Live Fact’ album (recorded during Rodriguez’ first tour to SA in 1998) are currently available online at http://sugarmusic.gemm.com (or click on banner above). Air Namibia has designed special packages from South Africa including air fare, car hire and accommodation at the Festival. Contact details for the Cheetah National Arts Festival are: Tel: (067) 30 1216; Fax: (067) 30 1202 E-mail: mailto:artworks(at)iafrica.com.na Website: http://www.cheetahartsfestival.iway.na

Im only 18, and when I heard Rodriguez for the first when i was about 13, it was Just Ginger... Then a few years down the line I find out that it wasnt JJ but somone else. Then I found a Rodriguez CD and now Rodriguez is the best music my ears have ever had the privilege to hear. Sugar Man by Just Ginger is one thing, by Rodriguez is an emotional Xperiance. :) Just my two cents and just wanna say Rodriguez can make a bad day a good day. I know ill make my children listen to this. Also, I consider myself very lucky that I got to see him live at Woodstock and the best thing in the world would be if Rodriguez could play in South Africa again, soon very soon :).

Happy Birthday Sixto, Would be great to see you play London this year

Hallo everyone. The paragraph below was copied from this website: "Nothing more was heard from him, and nobody seemed to know where he was, or if he was even still alive. His appeal continued and Cold Fact sold steadily through the years. He was "found" again in 1997 thanks to the internet and the perserverance of some die-hard fans, namely Craig Bartholomew and Stephen "Sugar" Segerman." May I now ask: What happened to the royalties earned by his record/CD sales, as well as from radio broadcasts? Did he actually receive it? May his music live forever.

Dear Rodriguez, I already want to wish you a happy birthday. All the best for you and your lovely family. I hope this year will bring you lots of love, luck and happiness. And I hope we'll meet again....... Thank you for the music, it keeps me going.

hey this is joe, the kidnapper. just saying hi and trying to contact you. hope all is well

I had a friend a about 25 years ago. She grew up in South Africa. She brought Cold Fact back with her & it blew us all away. Couldn't find out anything about Rodriguez over here in England, no one I knew had heard of him, and my friend moved away (with her LP!). Computers may not be good for many things, but finding Rodriguez at last is unbelievable. Need to get some CDs ordered now. Bye everyone.

I have been a fan of Rodrigues for about 20 years!!! My kids grew up on the music. I made them listen until they too became fans!! Would love to see Rodrigues LIVE in SA again!!

Great site! I recall searching for Rodriguez a few years ago and finding nothing, but your site provides much info. I knew Rodriguez was obscure in his native USA but not that he was so popular in southern Africa, it seems as much so as he is in Australia. Aus band "Stella one eleven" did a cover of "Only good for conversation" a few years ago, Does anyone else know of any recorded covers?