Rodriguez Performs "Sugar Man" at the Sundance ASCAP Music Café

http://www.ascap.com Rodriguez was the greatest 70s U.S. rock icon that never became famous - except in South Africa. The 2012 Sundance documentary, Searching for Sugar Man, tells the incredible story of Rodriguez and two fans who tracked him down in Detroit to raise him out of obscurity. On Monday, January 23rd, Rodriguez performed at the Sundance ASCAP Music Café. He and the director of his film, Malik Bendjelloul, spoke to ASCAP's Erik Philbrook after Rodriguez's standing room only performance.

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[rayochapin]

"As famous as who.?" LMAO. Mr Rodriguez I want to thank you for the wonderful gift of music. Keep on ROCKING my brother.

[jackmaher]

this man changed my musical tastes forever he's undeniably powerful!!

[Wilfredo Rodolfo]

Much respect to Sixto Rodriguez, a musical genre on his own!

[Del Martinez]

I saw him April 16 in Los Angeles. Great voice and awesome music. If you get a chance to see him live, go for it.

[jennycritter]

I won't say he's better than anyone, that would diminish who he is. He is Sixto Rodriquez. A category unto himself. Comparisons diminish the artist. Why do we, as humans have to put an elitist twist on it? He is Sixto Rodriguez!  Awesome!

[icedogism]

A living LEGEND!!! thank you sugar man.... thank you

[contact1araya]

this dude makes Santana sound like a car salesman.

[porthaul]

Unlike Dylan, who was in an American Express ad, Rodriguez, after his new found fame, continues to remain uncompromising.

[lordsundays]

better than rolling stones, was the best of the best in the world...

[steveninthe]

mtv, porn, mcdonalds, reality tv, pop idol, has made this a generation of people with no respect, courage, honor or humility.... i pray young(er) people would start to remember these qualities and morals of life, or continue our and their downward spiral

[steveninthe]

bieber fans

[steveninthe]

better than cohen, better than dylan