Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Sixto Rodriguez" in English language version.
So, this is a book about a little-known man about whom an Oscar-winning documentary was made in 2006. Set scepticism aside – Sugarman: The Life, Death and Resurrection of Sixto Rodriguez collates interesting facts and discusses the many stories that relate to Rodriguez's life, and authors Craig Strydom and Stephen Segerman's search for their musical hero.
Big B Liquor is on the corner of Trumbull and the Interstate 94 service drive on the edge of Wayne State University's Tom Adams Field. It's in Woodbridge, one of the many parts of Detroit that's been MacDonald's muse for decades. Her party store paintings are celebratory, larger-than-life portraits of Detroiters past and present. Among the portraits: The musician Sixto Rodriguez
under hospice care for a week amid a worsening state following a February stroke. He was buried Friday morning at Holy Cross Cemetery in Detroit.
…I discovered when I came back here (from South Africa) was that nobody ever heard of this guy …he was as important to me as Bob Dylan, as Cat Stevens, as Marvin Gaye… And all these people never heard of him?… I got to meet him today and it was a highlight of my life…
Rodriguez is well and on the mend after being operated on, following the stroke that he had in February. The surgery to repair the damage caused by the stroke was successful, and Rodriguez is feeling strong, and, following the physical therapy that he is currently undergoing, as part of his post-op rehab, his family are hopeful that he will be returning home soon to continue and complete his healing process. Rodriguez, who will be turning 81 in July, is strong and in good spirits.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)So, this is a book about a little-known man about whom an Oscar-winning documentary was made in 2006. Set scepticism aside – Sugarman: The Life, Death and Resurrection of Sixto Rodriguez collates interesting facts and discusses the many stories that relate to Rodriguez's life, and authors Craig Strydom and Stephen Segerman's search for their musical hero.