{"product_id":"rock-roll-underdogs-hidden-gems-within-the-shadows-of-stardom-volume-1-9798318808043","title":"Rock \u0026 Roll Underdogs: Hidden Gems Within the Shadows of Stardom, Volume 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey had the talent. The songs. The soul.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut not the spotlight. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRock \u0026amp; Roll Underdogs\u003c\/em\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eKarl Sharicz\u003c\/strong\u003e brings to life the creative brilliance and stubborn spirit of these unsung heroes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom cult favorites and overlooked geniuses to the nearly famous and criminally ignored, this is a passionate tribute to the raw authenticity of rock \u0026amp; roll-and the artists who made the music matter, even if history forgot their names. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e -\u003cstrong\u003eLeo Lyons\u003c\/strong\u003e, legendary bassist of Ten Years After \u0026amp; Hundred Seventy Split \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e -\u003cstrong\u003eJim McCarty\u003c\/strong\u003e, founding drummer of The Yardbirds \u0026amp; Renaissance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e -\u003cstrong\u003eHarry Sandler\u003c\/strong\u003e, original drummer for Orpheus \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003eJim Babjak\u003c\/strong\u003e, guitarist \u0026amp; songwriter for The Smithereens\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Palmetto Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798318808043\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 794\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.58d","brand":"Karl Sharicz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51990803022005,"sku":"9798318808043","price":26.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_af1710e6-8b4b-4b97-9c80-0d125638a5ad.jpg?v=1762837801","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/rock-roll-underdogs-hidden-gems-within-the-shadows-of-stardom-volume-1-9798318808043","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}