Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
Rockonteurs is a podcast all about the real stories behind real music.
Presented by Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp, who wrote and performed megahits like ‘Gold’ and ‘True’, and Guy Pratt, a bass player who shaped songs for the likes of Madonna and Pink Floyd, you’ll hear exclusive stories of life on the road, in the studio and what really happened behind the scenes from artists who wrote, performed and produced the some of the biggest classic rock and pop tracks of all time.
Guests include Sir Bob Geldof, Roxy Music’s Phil Manzanera, super-producer Trevor Horn, Chris Difford of Squeeze and their bandmate from A Saucerful of Secrets, Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason
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S1E61: Arthur Baker
Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
11/21/21 • 57 min
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S2E10: Justin Hayward
Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
03/13/22 • 69 min
This week on Rockonteurs, Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt chat to the charming Justin Hayward. Justin is the singer and songwriter with the Moody Blues and has written some truly stunning records over the years. He is a multiple Ivor Novello award winner and with the Moody Blues has sold over 70 million albums. In this episode, he talks about auditioning for Marty Wilde, joining the Moody Blues and writing some of their incredible hit songs like ‘Nights in White Satin’ and ‘Question’. He also reveals how he ended up recording ‘Forever Autumn’ on the Jeff Wayne’s War of The Worlds.
Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions
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S2E4: Miles Kane
Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
01/30/22 • 51 min
This week on Rockonteurs, Gary and Guy chat to Miles Kane. His new album Change The Show is out now and is an excellent listen. We chat influences, his approach to song writing, his relationship and work with Alex Turner and their band The Last Shadow Puppets and much more.
Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions.
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S1E63: The Anchoress
Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
12/05/21 • 58 min
‘The Art of Losing’ is one of the best albums of the year and we are delighted to welcome Catherine Anne Davies aka The Anchoress to our podcast.
This album has been winning praise from across the industry and fans include Elton John, James Dean Bradfield and Prog Magazine. Both Guy and Gary love this album and we hope you’ll have a listen too. It’s a record about love and loss and a deeply personal record that has rightly found critical acclaim this year.
Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones and Ian Callaghan for Gimme Sugar Limited.
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S4E29: Marty Wilde
Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
06/24/23 • 76 min
This week on the podcast, Gary and Guy chat to a Rock n Roll legend, who was among the first generation of British pop stars to emerge in the 1950s. We are delighted to welcome Marty Wilde to Rockonteurs. With tales of being a teen idol, Cliff, Tommy Steele, The Beatles, and his daughter Kim Wilde, this is a fascinating account of a life in showbiz from a legend who continues to perform and record.
Rockonteurs is produced by Ian Callaghan and Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions.
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S4E17: Harvey Goldsmith
Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
03/26/23 • 55 min
Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt returns and this week we welcome Harvey Goldsmith to the show. Harvey Goldsmith is one of those names that you instantly recognise from ticket stubs and posters and when you see that name you know you are going to a good gig!
We chatted with Harvey for so long that we split the episode in 2! So, in part 1 you can hear all about how he started his career as a promoter, working with Pink Floyd, Bowie, Hendrix, The Grateful Dead, The Who and many more.
Live Aid and getting Pink Floyd and Led Zep back together will be in part 2!
Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions.
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S4E15: Paul Simonon
Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
03/05/23 • 56 min
This week on Rockonteurs, Gary and Guy are joined in the studio, face to face with an artist who changed both their lives, bass player in The Clash, Paul Simonon.
Gary and Guy discuss the game-changing arrival of The Clash on the scene in 1976, Paul’s work with Damon Albarn and Gorillaz through to his latest album ‘Can We Do Tomorrow Another Day’ that he recorded with Galen Ayers and is out in May. Expect stories that feature The Ramones, The Stranglers, The Sex Pistols.
Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions.
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S2E25: William Orbit
Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
06/25/22 • 54 min
This week Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt chat to producer extraordinaire William Orbit about his career and his new record 'The Painter'. It's his first brand new album in over 8 years and is out in August.
In an open and candid conversation they also discuss how art saved him, the dark secrets of recording bass, working with Blur on their '13' album and, of course, Madonna...oh and gangster squirrels.
Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones and Ian Callaghan for Gimme Sugar Productions
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S2E24: Youth
Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
06/18/22 • 83 min
Youth, the long-standing bassist for Killing Joke discusses his long and varied career with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt on the latest episode of Rockonteurs. Ranging from his work with The Verve, Crowded House, Pink Floyd, Blue Pearl... oh and Paul McCartney. He also talks about hanging out with John Lydon after the Sex Pistols break-up and tells the amazing story of recording in the Great Pyramid in Egypt for a Killing Joke album.
Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones and Ian Callaghan for Gimme Sugar Productions
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Best of... Icons of the 80s
Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
09/02/23 • 77 min
This week Guy and Gary share some of their favourite moments from our 80s icons. Guests include Jim Kerr, Andy McCluskey, Simon Le Bon, Belinda Carlisle, Toyah, Rick Astley, Curt Smith, oh and a certain Martin Kemp.
Some of our favourite people from our favourite decade.
Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones and Ian Callaghan for Gimme Sugar Productions
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FAQ
How many episodes does Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt have?
Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt currently has 207 episodes available.
What topics does Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt cover?
The podcast is about Music, Pop, Podcasts, Rock and Interviews.
What is the most popular episode on Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt?
The episode title 'S7E2: Woody Woodmansey' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt?
The average episode length on Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt is 63 minutes.
How often are episodes of Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt released?
Episodes of Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt?
The first episode of Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt was released on Sep 5, 2020.
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