Biography
Hailing from Long Island, New York, with dual degrees in Journalism and Communications from Hofstra University, Karen Rocco brings a wealth of Music Industry and booking experience to the multi-facet projects and platforms she is proudly associated with. With an extensive early career at some of the world's most notable record companies, such as Warner Brothers, Arista, Virgin, and A&M, Karen joined Sirius Satellite Radio in its infancy. As its Director of Talent and Music Relations, she helped educate the Industry about this burgeoning new broadcast platform, established its branding strategy, produced events, created programming, and secured an impressive array of music and entertainment talent, including Eric Clapton, Sting, Kenya West, Mariah Carey. Justin Timberlake, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, and John Legend.
Harnessing her experience and loyal, longstanding relationships, Karen launched her own company K.ROC Entertainment in 2005, offering talent and celebrity bookings and casting for film, television, events, and digital outlets. K.ROC's clients include NBC Universal, CBS Radio, Power 105, Fuse, Leftfield Productions, Vinnie Potestivo Entertainment, National Association of Music Merchants, The SDR Show, The Jasta Show, and the documentary The Legend of 420.
Her impressive roster of hard-to-land bookings ranges from industry powerhouses like Paul Allen, Steve Wozniak, and JJ Abrams to music legends such as Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, Tony Bennett, Kenny Loggins, and Paul Oakenfold: contemporary artists Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran, Grimes, John Mayor, and Flying Lotus, Hollywood celebrities Samuel L Jackson, Tyler Perry, John Hawkes, and Kevin Bacon to social media stars Sam Tsui, Jake Miller, Lindsey Stirling, and Meytal.
