About
Detroit-based folk musician who released little-heard but influential folk music in the 1970's. He became more well-known following the Oscar-winning 2012 documentary Searching For Sugar Man. He released two albums in the early 1970s.
Before Fame
He received the nickname "Sixto" due to the fact that he was the sixth child born into his family.
Trivia
Without his knowledge and despite low album sales, his music became wildly popular and influential in South Africa. He passed away after suffering from a stroke at age 81.
Family Life
His father immigrated to the United States from Mexico in the 1920s. He married Konny Rodriguez in 1984.
Associated With
Among his many fans is anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko.
