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by 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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- Jun 27, 202658 min
Lulu joins the Rockonteurs podcast
It’s the last in the current series of Rockonteurs, and this one is something to ‘Shout’ about as we are joined by national treasure Lulu. What a career, from the swinging 60s, to working with Bowie, endless touring with the very best, her own TV shows, and continued respect from across today’s younger artists - Lulu is a total tour de force! Find out more about her upcoming live dates: www.luluofficial.comHer new album ‘Let The Girl Sing’ is out on 4th September. Pre-order it here: https://lulu.tmstor.es/Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @lulukc @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 20, 20261h 11m
Deep Purple join the Rockonteurs podcast
This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are a man down, as Guy is off sick, so Gary is flying solo with Deep Purple legends Ian Paice and Ian Gillan joining the podcast. It is a fascinating in-depth conversation about their career to date and the new brilliant album ‘Splat!’. From the early days, to an evolving line up over the years through to this new, incredibly prolific period, Gary finds the Ian's in fine form and this new album is a career high. Watch the interview too on our YouTube page. Find out more: www.deeppurple.comPre-Order the album here: https://deeppurple.lnk.to/SPLATInstagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp deeppurple_official @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 13, 20261h 15m
Manchester Must Dance: Mike Pickering joins the Rockonteurs
This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome artist, DJ, A&R executive and the man that put the ‘M’ in M People - Mike Pickering to the podcast. Mike talks to Gary and Guy about a life in music from seeing the Beatles aged just 8, to the early days of the Manchester music scene, the Hacienda, Factory Records and then starting M People. This episode is a great companion to his new book which is out now called ‘Manchester Must Dance’ - which is getting rave reviews…if you pardon the pun.Order the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Manchester-Must-Dance-Madness-Moving/dp/1526190567Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @pickering54 @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 30, 20261h 11m
Music Video director Tim Pope joins the Rockonteurs podcast
This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome the acclaimed music video director Tim Pope to the show. Tim has spent a lifetime directing music videos for some of the greatest artists of all time such as Hall and Oates, Iggy Pop, Paul Weller, David Bowie and of course, The Cure. In fact Tim has shot over 37 music videos for The Cure over the years and continues to work with the band. He has a book out later in the summer called ‘I Shoot Rock Stars: The Wild Adventures of a Music Video Director. You can pre-order the book here: linktr.ee/IShootRockStarsInstagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @timpopedirector @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 23, 202658 min
Kathy Valentine joins the Rockonteurs to talk Go Go's and Clem Burke
This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome Go Go’s bassist Kathy Valentine to the show. She talks to Gary and Guy about her own career in music and also the new book from Blondie drummer Clem Burke that Kathy helped finish after his passing last year. Clem and Kathy were great friends for many decades and the book is a joyous and fascinating story that he started over 20 years ago. ‘The Other Side of the Dream’ is out now.Find out more at linktr.ee/kathyvalentineInstagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @kathy.valentine @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 16, 20261h 23m
Foo Fighter's Chris Shiflett joins the Rockonteurs podcast
This week we are joined by Foo Fighters lead guitarist Chris Shiflett. Chris joined the band in 1999 and talks to Gary and Guy about growing up a punk and rock fan, picking up the guitar, and how he found himself in one of the biggest rock bands in the world. He’s down the earth, a passionate music fan and, as we find out a fellow Gooner with Gary and they talk about Arsenal’s recent success. Listen to Chris's solo work here: linktr.ee/chrisshiflettmusicInstagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @shifty71 @foofighters @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 9, 20261h 2m
Dave Hill from Slade joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, and as requested by Noel Gallagher, we welcome Dave Hill from Slade to the show. With a range of tales from days on the road with Slade to his continued close relationship with Noddy, and we hear about his new record due out in the autumn. 'Dirty Foot Lane' is Dave's first ever solo LP and is produced by Noddy’s son Django Holder. Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @davehillsslade @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 2, 20261h 3m
Dr John Cooper Clarke joins the Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
This week performance poet John Cooper Clarke joins Gary and Guy to talk about his career, from his discovery of the powers of poetry at school to his status today as something of a national treasure. Always a fan of music, and galvanised by the Beatles and The Stones, he tried his hand playing bass in a band, but soon found he wanted to work with words, and began writing and performing his own poetry. In this episode he discusses Dylan, Ronnie Wood as a style icon and how being covered by the Arctic Monkeys has brought his work to the attention of billions. John is touring the UK in October and November 2026 - find out more at linktr.ee/johncooperclarkeInstagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @johncooperclarke @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About Rockonteurs with 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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