Darren Lavett
Encyclopedia
Darren J. Lavett is an American
music video
director, who directed videos for The Offspring
, Bad Religion
, Bush
, Voodoo Glow Skulls
, Claw Hammer
, Testament
and several other bands. He is probably best known for directing the videos of The Offspring
's biggest hits "Come Out and Play
" and "Self Esteem". He also directed Eminem's first music video "Just Don't Give a Fuck
."
Lavett attended El Camino Real High School
in Woodland Hills
, California
, and graduated from San Diego State University
.
Lavett's last contribution was producing the feature film L.A cult classic Southlander
before his hiatus. As of 2008, Lavett is no longer on hiatus and will be making his feature film directing debut slated for production 2012 from a self written dark comedy screenplay.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
director, who directed videos for The Offspring
The Offspring
The Offspring is an American punk rock band from Huntington Beach, California, formed in 1984. Known as Manic Subsidal until 1986, the band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Dexter Holland, lead guitarist Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman, bassist Greg K. and drummer Pete Parada...
, Bad Religion
Bad Religion
Bad Religion is a punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles in 1979. Their current line-up consists of Greg Graffin , Brett Gurewitz , Jay Bentley , Greg Hetson , Brian Baker and Brooks Wackerman . Gurewitz is also the founder of the label Epitaph Records, which has released almost all of the...
, Bush
Bush (band)
Bush are an alternative rock band formed in London in 1992 shortly after vocalist/guitarist Gavin Rossdale and guitarist Nigel Pulsford met in a London nightclub. Realising they shared a love for such diverse artists as the Pixies, Bob Marley, The Jesus Lizard, MC5, Nirvana, Hüsker Dü, and Big...
, Voodoo Glow Skulls
Voodoo Glow Skulls
Voodoo Glow Skulls are an American ska punk band formed in 1988 in Riverside, California by brothers Frank, Eddie and Jorge Casillas and their longtime friend Jerry O'Neill...
, Claw Hammer
Claw Hammer
Claw Hammer was an American indie rock band from California. Claw Hammer formed in 1986 in Long Beach, California; its members were from several neighboring municipalities. Their name was taken from a Captain Beefheart song...
, Testament
Testament (band)
Testament is an American metal band from Berkeley, California, formed in 1983. They are often credited as one of the most popular bands of the 1980s thrash metal scene...
and several other bands. He is probably best known for directing the videos of The Offspring
The Offspring
The Offspring is an American punk rock band from Huntington Beach, California, formed in 1984. Known as Manic Subsidal until 1986, the band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Dexter Holland, lead guitarist Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman, bassist Greg K. and drummer Pete Parada...
's biggest hits "Come Out and Play
Come Out and Play (song)
"Come Out and Play" is a song by the Californian punk rock group The Offspring. It is the seventh track on their third album Smash and was released as the first single from that album. The song was the second single to be released by the band, following "I'll Be Waiting/Blackball"...
" and "Self Esteem". He also directed Eminem's first music video "Just Don't Give a Fuck
Just Don't Give a Fuck
"Just Don't Give a Fuck" is a song by American rapper Eminem. The original version of this track was on Eminem's independent demo release The Slim Shady EP...
."
Lavett attended El Camino Real High School
El Camino Real High School
El Camino Real Charter High School is a public secondary school located in the Woodland Hills district of the San Fernando Valley region of the city of Los Angeles, California...
in Woodland Hills
Woodland Hills
Woodland Hills is the name of various communities in the United States, including:*Woodland Hills, Cleveland, a neighborhood on the east side of Cleveland, Ohio.* Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, and graduated from San Diego State University
San Diego State University
San Diego State University , founded in 1897 as San Diego Normal School, is the largest and oldest higher education facility in the greater San Diego area , and is part of the California State University system...
.
Lavett's last contribution was producing the feature film L.A cult classic Southlander
Southlander
Southlander is an American independent film by Steve Hanft and Ross Harris.Originally titled Recycler after the Los Angeles magazine of the same name, the filmwriters changed the name of the movie—and a central plot device—to Southlander to avoid trademark issues.- Plot :Down-and-out...
before his hiatus. As of 2008, Lavett is no longer on hiatus and will be making his feature film directing debut slated for production 2012 from a self written dark comedy screenplay.
Selected music video filmography
- Bad ReligionBad ReligionBad Religion is a punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles in 1979. Their current line-up consists of Greg Graffin , Brett Gurewitz , Jay Bentley , Greg Hetson , Brian Baker and Brooks Wackerman . Gurewitz is also the founder of the label Epitaph Records, which has released almost all of the...
- "Struck a Nerve" (1993) - Claw HammerClaw HammerClaw Hammer was an American indie rock band from California. Claw Hammer formed in 1986 in Long Beach, California; its members were from several neighboring municipalities. Their name was taken from a Captain Beefheart song...
- "William Tell" (1993) - Volume 10Volume 10Volume 10 is a hip hop artist from Los Angeles, California. He was part of the Heavyweights Crew, which included artists Freestyle Fellowship, Medusa, Ganjah K, and other Los Angeles acts from what later became Project Blowed...
- "Pistol Grip Pump" (1993) - FurtherFurther (band)Further was a United States indie rock band from Los Angeles, California, that evolved from an earlier band, Shadowland. They released several albums during the 1990s.-History:...
- "Surfing Pointers" (1994) - New KingdomNew Kingdom (band)New Kingdom was an American hip hop duo from New York City consisting of Nosaj and Sebastian. Formed in 1987, New Kingdom was known for their psychedelic, funk and blues-influenced style and abstract lyricism. The duo released two albums on Gee Street Records in 1992 and 1996.- Biography :Band...
- "Cheap Thrills" (1994) - The OffspringThe OffspringThe Offspring is an American punk rock band from Huntington Beach, California, formed in 1984. Known as Manic Subsidal until 1986, the band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Dexter Holland, lead guitarist Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman, bassist Greg K. and drummer Pete Parada...
- "Come Out and PlayCome Out and Play (song)"Come Out and Play" is a song by the Californian punk rock group The Offspring. It is the seventh track on their third album Smash and was released as the first single from that album. The song was the second single to be released by the band, following "I'll Be Waiting/Blackball"...
" (1994) - The Offspring - "Self Esteem" (1994)
- TestamentTestament (band)Testament is an American metal band from Berkeley, California, formed in 1983. They are often credited as one of the most popular bands of the 1980s thrash metal scene...
- "Low" (1994) - Bad Religion - "InfectedInfected (song)"Infected" is a song written by Brett Gurewitz from the punk rock group Bad Religion. It was released in 1994 and appears on their eighth proper studio album Stranger Than Fiction...
" (1995) - Buffalo TomBuffalo TomBuffalo Tom is an alternative rock band from Boston, Massachusetts, formed in 1986. Its principal members are guitarist Bill Janovitz, bassist Chris Colbourn, and drummer Tom Maginnis. The band's name is derived from the band Buffalo Springfield and the first name of the drummer.-Career:Dinosaur Jr...
- "Tangerine" (1995) - Claw Hammer - "Hollow Legs" (1995)
- Fledgling - "Solomon's Crown" (1995)
- Goodie MobGoodie MobGoodie Mob is a Hip Hop act based in Atlanta, Georgia that formed in 1991 and currently consists of members Cee-Lo Green, Khujo, T-Mo and Big Gipp.-History:The group's name acts as a double backronym...
- "Cell Therapy" (1995) - Red AuntsRed AuntsThe Red Aunts were an all-female punk band that formed in 1991 in Long Beach, California when Terri Wahl recruited friends Kerry Davis and Debi Martini . Wahl would become the guitarist, sharing vocal duties with Davis who also played rhythm guitar and Martini as bassist...
- "Freakathon" (1995) - Voodoo Glow SkullsVoodoo Glow SkullsVoodoo Glow Skulls are an American ska punk band formed in 1988 in Riverside, California by brothers Frank, Eddie and Jorge Casillas and their longtime friend Jerry O'Neill...
- "Randy Gordo" (1995) - New Kingdom - "Mexico or Bust" (1996)
- Red Aunts - "Eldrich Sauce" (1996)
- Red Aunts - "Palm Tree Swing" (1996)
- BushBush (band)Bush are an alternative rock band formed in London in 1992 shortly after vocalist/guitarist Gavin Rossdale and guitarist Nigel Pulsford met in a London nightclub. Realising they shared a love for such diverse artists as the Pixies, Bob Marley, The Jesus Lizard, MC5, Nirvana, Hüsker Dü, and Big...
- "Cold ContagiousCold Contagious"Cold Contagious" was the fourth and final single from post-grunge band Bush's second studio album, Razorblade Suitcase. "Bonedriven" and "Cold Contagious" are the only Bush singles from 1994-1999 not to be included on the band's 2005 greatest hits compilation, The Best of: 1994-1999, apparently...
" (live version) (1997) - Claw Hammer - "Queen's Lead Helmet" (1997)
- Richard VissionRichard VissionRichard "Humpty" Vission is a house music producer, remixer and DJ born Richard Gonzalez in Toronto, Ontario. He was raised in the San Fernando Valley, in Los Angeles, California....
- "Drop the BeatDrop the BeatDrop the Beat was a Canadian television series produced by Back Alley Films, which aired on CBC Television in 2000. A short run dramatic series, the show was one of the first television series ever built around hip hop music and culture....
" (1997) - Goodie Mob - "They Don't Dance No More" (1998)
- EminemEminemMarshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
- "Just Don't Give a FuckJust Don't Give a Fuck"Just Don't Give a Fuck" is a song by American rapper Eminem. The original version of this track was on Eminem's independent demo release The Slim Shady EP...
" (1999) - BoogiemonstersBoogiemonstersBoogiemonsters were an American rap group composed of Bronx, New York born rapper Mondo McCann, Alaskan native Vex Da Vortex and Jamaican-born brothers Myntric and Yodared . Vex, Myntric and Yodared met in high school in Virginia where their families had relocated from New York City...
- "Strange" (1995) - Keith MorrisKeith MorrisKeith Morris is an American singer and songwriter known for his role as frontman of the hardcore punk bands Black Flag, the Circle Jerks, and Off! Born and raised in Hermosa Beach, California, he formed Black Flag at the age of 21 with guitarist Greg Ginn and performed on the band's 1978 debut EP...
' Midget Hand Job - "Black Christmas Tree" (2001)
External links
- Darren Lavett at the Music Video DataBase