Rocco Guarino
Nashville, TN · 2× Platinum
Record producer ·
Video director
We f#@%in’ love him man ’cause he’s f#@%in’ hilarious. Guy’s got the best f#@%in’ sense of humor on the whole g#@damned f#@%in planet. God bless Rocco.
Slash · Guns N’ Roses
From the studio.
Produced, engineered, and/or mixed by Rocco. Recorded at the best studios in LA and Nashville.
Videos with legends.
Music videos, promos, and films, directed and edited by Rocco. From rock royalty to indie bands.
Finding the frame.
Promo shoots, fine art, and travel work: one frame at a time.
Songs you’ve already heard.
Music written and produced by Rocco for film and TV. The perfect song for the perfect scene.
In their words.
From Guns N’ Roses members to the artists he produces today: what it’s like to work with Rocco.
He has a great ear for putting melodies over chords, and a great eye for visuals. Everything he does, he does with soul.
Rocco makes the process easy, and more than that, he actually gets it. He hears a song and comes back with ideas that are unique, but still serve the track. That’s rarer than people think.
I met Rocco when I was managing Scott Weiland. He is a great producer, engineer and an even better guy. Few make rock records better. Highly recommend!
Rocco combines a stellar personality with impeccable taste and an incredible ear for music. Working or hanging out with him is always an absolute pleasure.
Working with Rocco is a blast. Not only do you end up with something that sounds really good at the end of the project, but you have a great time from start to finish.
Rocco is a number ONE human being adds so much to any situation with his absolute positivity!
Rocco is a talented producer with an exceptional ear for detail and a visionary video director. But beyond his creative talent, he’s simply a very cool guy who brings great energy, passion, and authenticity to every project.
Rocco not only has great ears, but he has a very keen eye for visuals.
It’s hard to quantify Rocco’s contribution to Velvet Revolver. From recording the band to directing music videos and everything in between, his talent and temperament made him invaluable!
Rocco sent me on the adventure of a lifetime when he called me to come meet Scott Weiland & The Wildabouts and join the band. Guy has a heart of gold.
Rocco Rocks!! But seriously, his years of experience and quick intuition make working with him a breeze that always results in a great finished product.
Rocco creates the kind of environment where artists feel comfortable enough to take creative risks. His passion, positivity, and unwavering work ethic make him someone you’ll always want in the room.
A master of maintaining the character and roots of a sound while simultaneously thinking outside of the box.
Rocco will make your recording dreams come true with a bit of magic sprinkled on top, and you’ll have a fun time all the way through.
Any artist who is lucky enough to work in the studio with Rocco comes out of it a better songwriter, an elevated player, and leaves with a killer album to show for it.
I can hear all the little things he did to make it sound its best; I’m very proud of the sound we made and couldn’t be more fortunate to work with such a good friend!
Without Rocco this album wouldn’t have happened. Working with him reignited the fire inside me to keep pushing forward and not take anything for granted.
Rocco always nails it, great sense of timing and details to just make things feel right (musically, visually), and epic wit!
Having the opportunity to work alongside Rocco was an unforgettable experience. His ability to create a laid back, yet creatively-driven environment in the studio is world class.
Best ear in the business. Rocco has a special way of hearing the thing within the thing.
Rocco doesn’t just capture the sound you’re looking for, he captures your total vision and brings it to life.
Rocco is a highly creative songwriter and producer, and I’ve been fortunate to work with him on several excellent projects. Highly recommended.
Everything Rocco touches turns to gold. His work is consistently nothing less than top-notch excellence.
Rocco is nothing short of a great producer. He’s one of the most honest, caring, and committed individuals that I have ever had the pleasure to know and work with.
It’s easy to be inspired working with Rocco: most guys get in the way, Rocco lets the music be the music!
Rocco absolutely killed it, the vibes were so chill, you won’t be disappointed. He’s a badass!
Working with Rocco was a great experience. He truly listened to me, maintained the integrity of my sound, and elevated the music, all while bringing a relaxed but driven energy to the process.
Working with Rocco Guarino in the studio was an inspiring, collaborative experience: his musicianship, creativity, and ability to bring out the best in everyone made every session exceptional.
Records that move people.
Rocco Guarino is a record producer based in Nashville, TN. He’s also a songwriter, video director, and photographer. He received an RIAA 2× Platinum award for his work with Velvet Revolver, the rock supergroup featuring Slash, Duff, and Matt of Guns N’ Roses, and Scott Weiland from Stone Temple Pilots.
In the studio, Rocco has worked with Elton John, Billy Corgan, Juliette Lewis, and members of Weezer, Pearl Jam, The Cult, and many others, including two American Idol finalists.
He has directed videos with legends such as Stevie Wonder, Bono, Brian Wilson, Steven Tyler, and Jane Lynch, and been hired by designer John Varvatos, songwriter Diane Warren, Cherie Currie of The Runaways, and legendary photographer Jim Marshall. Doing sound and video, he’s toured with Velvet Revolver, Stone Temple Pilots, Diane Warren, Billy Bob Thornton, and others.
As a songwriter, Rocco’s songs can be heard on NBC, ABC, Comedy Central, Hulu, Netflix, HBO, used for feature films and shows. As a photographer, his work has been featured in Billboard, Rolling Stone, SPIN, Bass Player, Penthouse (the music section ;-), and E! Magazine. His photos have been used for retail packaging, album art, posters, and outdoor billboard campaigns in NY and LA.
The rawness of it.
Rock stars, actors, and candid interviews. A glimpse behind the curtain.
In the papers.
Profiles and articles featuring Rocco. Blow ’em up and read ’em.
For the love of the song.
Founded by Rocco in Los Angeles in 2021 and now based in Nashville, Starlite is an independent label with a big heart. Starlite champions americana, roots rock, and alternative, but it doesn’t believe in boxes. What matters most is talent, originality, and songs.
But Starlite isn’t just a label; it’s personal. The name is a tribute to Rocco’s mom, a talented songwriter in the 1960s whose own music career never got the recognition it deserved. Her spirit and relentless tenacity live on in everything the label does.
Starlite is small but mighty, and music comes first. Always. It rebels against red tape, stale formulas, and endless gatekeeping, and believes in collaboration over control.
The first conversation.
Booking a session, planning a video, or submitting to Starlite? Rocco reads it himself and answers within 24 hours.
