Description: (Detroit-based folk musician who released little-heard but influential folk music in the 1970's.)
Rodriguez, an American musician from Detroit, Michigan, initially had modest success in the U.S. However, his music unexpectedly gained immense popularity in South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, surpassing even Elvis Presley in sales. The documentary film "Searching for Sugar Man" chronicled his resurgence in the 1990s, as South African fans rediscovered and embraced his music. This led to Rodriguez receiving an honorary degree and achieving recognition in his homeland.