In memory of Sixto "Sugar Man" Rodriguez, here is the full Vinyl Guide interview from 2018 discussing music, records, recordings and more.

Rest in Peace Mr Rodriguez.

Topics include:

• Interview start / greetings
• Music on vinyl and digital
• Memories of Australia and New Zealand
• Rodriguez was surprised by a large fanbase in Australia
• Writing the songs on “Cold Fact” & “Coming From Reality”
• The accident that took part of his finger
• The “I’ll Slip Away” single on Impact records
• What the “Sugarman” character someone he knew?
• Did his style change between the two LPs?
• Fighting injustice in the music industry
• What is the one message Sixto would like to give the world?
• Will we see another Rodriguez album?
• Honorary PhD / Dr Rodriguez
• Did Sixto continue to play music during the years after he made his records?
• Is he familiar with Blue Goose record label out of Australia?
• Do you know where the master tapes of “Cold Fact” and “Coming From Reality” are?
• Touring the world with local musicians
• Taking inspiration from his family who served in military
• How did you choose the path of being an artist?
• What does he want to accomplish in his remaining years?
• The King of Thailand came to his show
• Rodriguez still studies music
• Social commentary on global cultures
• What music, lyrics does he feel are still relevant today?
• End of interview

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