Karl Sharicz

Broschiertes Buch

Rock & Roll Underdogs

Hidden Gems Within the Shadows of Stardom, Volume 1

Beschreibung

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

Autor

Karl has spent over thirty years in high-tech research and manufacturing B2B organizations and has built a proven set of practical skills and business acumen. Throughout his career he has served a broad range of roles within marketing, sales, training, and training management-developing internal and external customer relationship skills and building a decided customer-centric focus along the way. As the Founder and CEO of HorizonCX, Karl offers professional services to both individuals aiming to begin their Customer Experience journey and organizations aiming to take their CX strategies to a next higher level.During his last ten years in corporate, Karl served as a Customer Experience Leader where he and his team focused on driving those elements of the customer relationship and experience that increased customer satisfaction, reduced customer churn, and increased customer lifetime value.Karl is steeped in the Customer Experience Management profession both in theory and through firsthand practical experience. Through his education and knowledge of adult education and learning styles plus prior experiences as a training director, he offers additional skills in developing structured learning environments.Karl holds a master's degree in education from Boston University. He was a founding member of the Customer Experience Professionals Association (CXPA), served on the CXPA Board of Directors from 2011 to 2015, and established the local CXPA Boston Network. Karl is also a singer-songwriter/musician and has recorded two full-length CDs of original music.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Palmetto Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 794
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Oktober 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 43mm
• Gewicht: 1127g
• ISBN-13: 9798318808043
• Artikelnr.: 75774031