Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

By: Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
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  • 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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  • S8E12: Elvis Costello

    S8E12: Elvis Costello
    Nov 17 2024

    This week on Rockonteurs we welcome Elvis Costello to the podcast. Elvis chats to Guy and Gary about the new ‘King of America’ boxset and some of the superb tracks off that album like ‘America Without Tears’. Elvis also talks about his well established and highly productive relationship with producer T-Bone Burnett, meeting Johnny Cash and how his father got an autographed photo of Duke Ellington.

    Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.

    Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @elviscostello @gimmesugarproductions

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rockonteurs

    Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones and Ian Callaghan at Gimme Sugar Productions


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  • S8E11: Steve Jones

    S8E11: Steve Jones
    Nov 10 2024

    This week on Rockonteurs we welcome the wonderful Steve Jones to the podcast. Another Pistol and a genuine ‘Guitar Hero! Fresh from some amazing shows with Glen, Cookie, and Frank Carter – Steve talks to Guy and Gary about how those shows came together and hints at more down the line!

    Plus, we get some incredible tales of life at the forefront of punk and even how Jonesy ended up putting a jamming session together with Bob Dylan. That sound you hear is Gary fan boying all over Steve!

    Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.

    Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @jonesyjukebox @sexpistols @gimmesugarproductions

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rockonteurs

    Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions


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    1 hr
  • S8E10: Pete Townshend & Rachel Fuller

    S8E10: Pete Townshend & Rachel Fuller
    Nov 3 2024

    This week on Rockonteurs we welcome Pete Townshend and Rachel Fuller to the podcast to discuss their new musical and literary collaboration, The Seeker. Authored and composed by Rachel with additional music and lyrics by Pete, it brings to life the Hesse novel Siddhartha in a brand new and beautiful way. You can see it live in London at a one-off show on November 6th at the Theatre Royal on Drury Lane. Tickets at www.theseekermusic.com

    Plus, Pete shares some incredible and never before heard stories about his life, his music and his journey.

    You can also watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.

    Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @officialthewho @yaggerdang @rachelfullertownshend @gimmesugarproductions

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rockonteurs

    Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions


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    1 hr and 3 mins

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Fantastic Podcast

Gary and Guy do a phenomenal job and have the best guests. Really enjoy them.

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Topflight behind the scenes of 70's and 80's music

as above this is behind the scenes interviews with musicians and musical superstars from 1970s and 1980s by two top flight professional musicians and stars in their own right. 5 out of five extremely enjoyable, especially if they are interviewing one of your favorite musical heroes!

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