Rocco Guarino
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Rocco Guarino is a songwriter, producer, photographer, and director. He's worked with such artists as Velvet Revolver, Gina Gershon, Camp Freddy, Stevie Salas, Dave Abbruzzese of Pearl Jam, and Ashley Hamilton. He's worked with producers Bob Ezrin, Mike Clink, Josh Abraham, Brendan O'Brien, Mark Hudson, Steve Albini, and Douglas Grean.
Rocco directed the music video for rock band Velvet Revolver, a song called "The Last Fight", which reached #9 on VH1 the week of November 24, 2007. He also directed three documentaries for the band, as well as projects with clothing designer John Varvatos, plastic surgeon Dr. Diamond from Dr. 90210, legendary photographer Jim Marshall, songwriter Dianne Warren, and many others.
Rocco was the Musical Director for Amanda Overmyer's (American Idol #11, Season 7) live band, and Produced a 4-song EP for her in May 2008.
Rocco's photos have made their way into magazines around the world, and billboards on Sunset Blvd. He's also working with Scott Weiland and acclaimed writer David Ritz on Scott's upcoming autobiography, and he's currently in pre-production for an upcoming short film that he's Directing.
VIDEOGRAPHY:
Stone Temple Pilots Promo Video: Houdini Mansion Press Release / Concert - Director, Videographer, Editor
Velvet Revolver Video Blogs 1-4 - Producer, Director, Videographer, Editor
Jim Marshall: A Man, A Myth, A Legend - Director, Videographer, Editor
John Varvatos Promo - Director, Videographer, Editor
Velvet Revolver Documentary ("Libertad" Best Buy Edition) "Tierra Roja, Sangre Roja" - Producer, Director, Videographer, Editor
Velvet Revolver Mini-Documentary (Enhanced Content on "Libertad") "Re-Evolution" - Producer, Director, Videographer, Editor
Velvet Revolver Mini-Documentary (Enhanced Content on Melody and the Tyranny EP) "Making of Libertad" - Producer, Director, Videographer, Editor
VR Music Video "The Last Fight" - Director
DISCOGRAPHY:
Amanda Overmyer
EP
Producer / Engineer / Mixer
Smokin' Aces
EP
Producer
Pou Piam
The Thirteenth Evening
Producer
3against1
The Rocco Files
Producer
Gina Gershon
In Search Of Cleo
Recording Engineer
Stevie Salas (& Dave Abbruzzese)
Be What It Is
2006
Pro Tools Engineer
Velvet Revolver
Pre-Production
2006
Pro Tools Engineer
Camp Freddy
Employee of the Month Soundtrack
2006
Pro Tools Engineer
Two-Bit Floozy
EP
2005
Songwriter, Producer, Engineer, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Bass Guitar, Keyboards
Ashley Hamilton
Demo
2005
Pro Tools Engineer
Tears In Heaven
Tsunami Relief Benefit Single
Elton John, Eric Clapton, Ozzy Osbourne, Rod Stewart, Steven Tyler, Pink, Gwen Stefani, Velvet Revolver
2005
Assistant Engineer
Mike Ruocco (of SR-71)
Demo
2005
Pro Tools Engineer
Velvet Revolver
Contraband
2004
Assistant Engineer
Scott Weiland
Solo Album
2004
Pro Tools Engineer
Swiltar & Reign
The Dream
2003
Producer, Engineer
Def Child Area
Demo
2002
Producer, Engineer
Harvest Band
Gathering Stones
2002
Songwriter, Producer, Engineer, Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Percussion, Keyboards
Chucky Luv
Demo
2001
Bass Guitar, Percussion
Hazard Factor
Demo
2000
Bass Guitar
Harvest Band
Harvest Band
1999
Songwriter, Producer, Engineer, Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Percussion, Keyboards
Coda
Demo
1998
Bass Guitar, Keyboards
Trouble Creek
Blue Earth
1997
Songwriter
Salami Mommy
Demo
1997
Producer, Engineer, Percussion
Lame
Demo
1997
Bass Guitar
Insanity Trace
Insanity Trace
1994
Songwriter, Producer, Engineer, Keyboards, Bass Guitar
Warfield
Warfield
1993
Songwriter, Producer, Engineer, Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitars, Bass Guitar, Percussion, Keyboards
First Born
EP
1992
Producer, Engineer, Keyboards
Unleashed
Demo
1991
Keyboards
Wavelength
Demo
1987
Electric Guitar
