Rodriguez had two albums flop
In the early 1970s, Rodriguez recorded two albums in Detroit called Cold Fact (1970) and Coming From Reality (1971).
Both failed commercially in the United States.
Rodriguez believed it was the end of his musical journey. He started a family while working day labor.
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He graduated from Wayne State University with a philosophy degree and became politically involved.
He ran for mayor, municipal council, and state senate without success.
Eventually, Rodriguez became a Cass Corridor figure, and he was frequently seen going around the area dressed in black and carrying a guitar bag over his shoulder.
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