official website shared the news, writing, «It is with great sadness that we at Sugarman.org announce that Sixto Diaz Rodriguez has passed away earlier today.
We extend our most heartfelt condolences to his daughters – Sandra, Eva and Regan – and to all his family. Rodriguez was 81 years old.
May His Dear Soul Rest In Peace.»Born in Detroit in 1942, Rodriguez was the sixth son of Mexican immigrant parents, hence his first name.
He released two albums in 1970 and 1971, but both sold poorly and he was dropped from his label shortly afterward. However, unbeknownst to the singer, his albums got significant airplay in Australia, Botswana, New Zealand, South Africa and Zimbabwe, with a re-released compilation album, going platinum in South Africa, thanks in part to his anti-establishment lyrics gaining popularity amid the anti-apartheid protests.In 2012, Swedish director Malik Bendjelloul premiered his documentary, at the Sundance Film Festival.
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