Biography - A Short Wiki
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Sixto Diaz Rodriguez is a famous musician, singer, poet, and excavation worker. He is known by several other names like Rod Riguez, Sixth Prince and Jesus Rodriguez. His album was a cult hit in South Africa. Diaz’s work is available in countries like Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Career Highlights
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The musicians released single; I’ll Slip Away in 1967. After that, he did not work on any song for three years. The singer signed a deal with Sussex Records, which was a subsidiary of Buddah Records.
Family and Personal Life
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The singer married twice in his life. He separated from his wife, and the couple has three daughters together.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | Konny Koskos |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes (Eva Rodriguez, Sandra Rodriguez-Kennedy and Rean Rodriguez) |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Divorced |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Sixto Diaz Rodriguez |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 80 years |
| Date of Birth | July 10, 1942 |
| Place of Birth | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.85 m, 6 feet 1 inch |
| Weight | 70 kg, 154.5 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $6 million |
| Occupation | Demolition Worker, Excavation Worker, Guitarist, Poet, Singer-songwriter |
Height, Weight, and Age
Sixto Rodriguez's height is quite tall measuring 1.85 m. Sixto Rodriguez weighs 70 kg. Being born on July 10, 1942, translates to an age of 80 years as of todays date (June 11, 2023).
Quotes
I’ve always covered some Dylan songs. I do one or two. And I do them because they’re great songs. You know some people cover songs they wish they could have written, not me. I like to cover songs I know I could not have ever written.
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You want to know the secret of life? It is to breathe in and out. And the mystery of life? You never know when it is going to end.
Sixto Rodriguez
Rock ‘n’ roll is a crazy world, and it’s how things work out you can’t predict.
Sixto Rodriguez
I want to be mayor of the world. Don’t give me too much money or too much power.
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I don’t necessarily want a higher education, I want a wider education. I want to know everything and experience everything.
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