Rock & Roll Underdogs - Sharicz, Karl
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They had the talent. The songs. The soul. But not the spotlight. Rock & Roll Underdogs dives deep into the stories of extraordinary bands and artists who lit up the edges of the music world-but never quite caught fire in the mainstream. With cultural context, personal reflection, and curated track lists, author Karl Sharicz brings to life the creative brilliance and stubborn spirit of these unsung heroes. From cult favorites and overlooked geniuses to the nearly famous and criminally ignored, this is a passionate tribute to the raw authenticity of rock & roll-and the artists who made the music…mehr

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They had the talent. The songs. The soul. But not the spotlight. Rock & Roll Underdogs dives deep into the stories of extraordinary bands and artists who lit up the edges of the music world-but never quite caught fire in the mainstream. With cultural context, personal reflection, and curated track lists, author Karl Sharicz brings to life the creative brilliance and stubborn spirit of these unsung heroes. From cult favorites and overlooked geniuses to the nearly famous and criminally ignored, this is a passionate tribute to the raw authenticity of rock & roll-and the artists who made the music matter, even if history forgot their names. "An informative read and an insight into why so many talented musicians never quite break through... My advice to struggling musicians: You're only beaten if you give up." -Leo Lyons, legendary bassist of Ten Years After & Hundred Seventy Split "We were driven by the joy of the music itself, not fame. Maybe that's exactly why we ended up as 'Underdogs'-and honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way." -Jim McCarty, founding drummer of The Yardbirds & Renaissance "One thing's for sure-most had a hell of a time in the clubs, halls, and practice rooms reaching for that gold ring-or record deal." -Harry Sandler, original drummer for Orpheus "I never set out to be a rock star-just a working musician doing what I love... The music, the fans, and the fight to keep creating have always mattered more than the spotlight." -Jim Babjak, guitarist & songwriter for The Smithereens
Autorenporträt
Karl Sharicz is a writer, abstract painter, musician, and seasoned professional consultant whose creative life has been shaped as much by sound and color as strategy and insight. As the author of Rock & Roll Underdogs: Hidden Gems Within the Shadows of Stardom, Karl brings a lifelong love of music to the page, shining a spotlight on the brilliant artists who, despite their immense talent, never fully emerged from the shadows of mainstream fame. By day, Karl leads training and advisory work in the field of Customer Experience (CX), helping organizations and rising professionals understand how to create more human-centered connections in business. He's the author and editor of the CX-PRO book series and the creator of a widely respected CX certification program. But at heart, Karl has always been drawn to the creative fringe. He plays multiple instruments, paints expressive abstracts (often naming them after 1960s song titles), and maintains an ongoing fascination with the unsung heroes of rock history. Karl is also a contributing writer for the Music Museum of New England. www.mmone.org He splits his time between two places that nourish his creativity in different ways - along the North Shore of Massachusetts, where the ocean's edge offers constant renewal, and in the lakes region of Maine, in a peaceful retreat that provides space for reflection, music, and art. Whether he's behind a drum kit, a canvas, a guitar, or a keyboard, Karl is always in search of the next story worth telling.