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Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

15 FEB

Blues legend Paul Jones on the Rockonteurs podcast

This week Guy and Gary talk to a legendary British blues man. Paul Jones talks about finding the blues in the record stores of Portsmouth in the late 50s. He discusses his relationship with Brian Jones and his undeniable influence, the hits of Manfred Man, his solo career and continuing to tour in his 80s. Plus, Guy and Gary find out about some of their favourite films of Paul’s from the late 60s. Find out more and see their live dates here: https://www.themanfreds.com/ Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rockonteurs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 h y 2 min
8 FEB

Slade drummer Don Powell joins Rockonteurs

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are joined by Slade drummer Don Powell. Gary is very excited as Slade are one of the first bands he ever saw on stage and their live shows remain utterly legendary. Don was and remains a childhood hero! In this episode Don chats to Guy and Gary about how the band got together, his musical influences, the huge success the band enjoyed in the 70s, and a remarkable tale about the devastating accident that changed his life in 1973. Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @thedonpowellband @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rockonteurs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 h y 19 min
1 FEB

Jill Furmanovsky on the Rockonteurs podcast

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are delighted to welcome our good friend Jill Furmanovsky to the pod Jill is one of the world’s leading photographers and has spent her career photographing the great and the good from Rock N’Roll In this episode she chats to Guy and Gary about getting her first break and some of the amazing artists she has worked with that include The Who, Pink Floyd, Blondie, and The Stones You can see more of her tremendous work here: https://www.jillfurmanovsky.com/ Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @jillfurmanovsky @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rockonteurs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 h y 7 min
09/11/2025

S10E10: Steve Lukather joins the Rockonteurs

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt welcome the brilliant Steve Lukather to the podcast. Luke, as we call him, is the very definition of an artist. He’s a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer. He’s recorded on literally 1000’s of tracks for 100s of artists from Boz Scaggs to Ringo Starr and Michael Jackson. He is also the last founding member of Toto and he talks to Guy and Gary about his influences, his experiences and his passion for music that continues to drive him daily. Find out more about Steve here: http://www.stevelukather.com/ Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @stevelukatherofficial @totothemselves @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rockonteurs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 h y 9 min
11/12/2025

S10E12: Steve Lillywhite joins Gary and Guy to celebrate 'Fairytale of New York'

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, Gary and Guy quiz each other on great songs that were denied a No.1 and we welcome back our dear friend, the legendary record producer Steve Lillywhite to the show. Steve has worked with some of the biggest and best artists on the planet - and produced the nation’s favourite Christmas song ‘Fairytale of New York’. In this special end of season episode, Steve talks about the song, the recording in summer 1987, the new live version he has mixed recorded at the Glasgow Barrowland in Dec 1987 and its enduring legacy. The new EP is out now and you can find out more here: http://thepogues.lnk.to/FONYZoetrope Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rockonteurs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

54 min
25 ENE

S11E1: John Power joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt for the new series of Rockonteurs

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are back! Guy and Gary welcome John Power to the show. John talks about the new Cast album ‘Yeah, Yeah, Yeah’ out on January 30th and looks back at a wonderful year last year for Cast that included the Oasis tour and 30 years of ‘All Change’. He also talks about his days in The La's and the evolution to Cast. The new album is available to preorder now here: https://shop.castband.co.uk/ Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @castbandofficial @johnpowermusic @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rockonteurs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Produc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 h y 9 min
04/10/2025

S10E5: Robert Plant joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome a true giant of music, Robert Plant. Guy and Gary join Robert at his house to discuss his incredible career and his new album ‘Saving Grace’ which is out now. The album was 6 years in the making and Robert talks about the process, the band, and the songs that make up this collection. He also talks about the early days of Led Zeppelin, his commitment to finding, recording and releasing music unlike anything he's made before and his UK dates in December. Listen to Saving Grace here: https://robertplant.lnk.to/SavingGrace www.RobertPlant.com Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @gimmesugarproductions @robertplantofficial Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rockonteurs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 h y 6 min
18/10/2025

S10E7: Mani from The Stone Roses joins the Rockonteurs

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome another bassist to the show. But Mani is NOT just any old bass player, he’s the bass player from the Stone Roses. Mani joins Guy and Gary to talk about his musical journey that took him from the Roses to Primal Scream and back to the Roses, and while doing so managed to influence almost every kid that picked up a guitar or started a band since! It’s an open, honest and typically Mancunian account of life at the forefront of one of the most important bands of a generation. Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rockonteurs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 h y 3 min
24/05/2025

S9E18: Rick Beato joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast we welcome, artist, musician and YouTube sensation Rick Beato to the show. Gary and Guy talk to Rick about his career as a musician then turned producer, his musical passions and influences and how he turned that into one of the most successful YouTube pages on the internet. You can watch his channel at https://www.youtube.com/RickBeato Watch our episode with Rick on our page at https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs Instagram @rickbeato1 @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rockonteurs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions www.gimmesugar.co.uk Email the show at rockonteurschannel@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 h y 8 min
07/05/2022

S2E18: Neil Finn

This week on Rockonteurs join Gary and Guy as they continue their UK tour and still manage to find time to catch up with the great Neil Finn on the line from New Zealand! It’s a globetrotting episode this week. Neil is a truly gifted singer and songwriter who takes us through his career from Split Enz to Crowded House and even his recent foray into Fleetwood Mac. Crowded House kick off their UK tour in June. Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones and Ian Callaghan for Gimme Sugar Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 h y 5 min
11/10/2025

S10E6: Richard Branson talks to Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome a true visionary of the music business. Guy and Gary welcome Richard Branson to Rockonteurs to discuss the early days of the Virgin empire, one that was built on music and culture. Richard shares tales of starting a small record shop in London to sell his favourite new records, to signing some of the biggest artists in the world. The Keith Richards story will go down as one of our all time favourites. www.Virgin.com Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @gimmesugarproductions @RichardBranson Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rockonteurs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs Produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

44 min
10/11/2024

S8E10: Steve Jones

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 h
03/03/2024

S6E3: Steve Howe

This week on Rockonteurs, Gary and Guy get to meet a real-life guitar hero of theirs – the wonderful Steve Howe. Steve takes us through his journey from psychedelia to prog, from the Syndicats to Yes, to Asia and even his collaboration with Frankie Goes to Hollywood. The Classic Tales of Yes tour returns to the UK in May and includes a special show at the Royal Albert Hall in June. Find out more at www.yesworld.com Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 h y 5 min
21/05/2022

S2E20: Bill Bruford

This week Gary and Guy continue their travels on tour with Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets but still find time to record a brand new episode. Chatting to the debonair drummer Bill Bruford about his career recording and performing for King Crimson, Yes and Genesis. He’s a master of his craft and his work can be enjoyed on a new definitive boxset called ‘Making a Song and Dance: A Complete Career Collection’ – which is out now. Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones and Ian Callaghan for Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 h y 8 min
22/11/2020

S1E12: Stewart Copeland

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. Rockonteurs is a podcast all about the real stories behind real music. In episode 12 Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt speak to Stewart Copeland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 h y 1 min
02/11/2025

S10E9: KT Tunstall joins the Rockonteurs

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt welcome KT Tunstall to the show. KT talks about her early musical influences having moved to an America as a young child, growing up adopted in a house where very little music was listened to but discovering that her biological parents were music obsessives. KT also talks about her breakout appearance on ‘Later’ with Jools Holland and the 20th anniversary of her multi-million selling debut album ‘Eye to the Telescope’ that is re-released on October 31st and includes 3 new tracks. You can buy the album and find out more here: https://www.kttunstall.com/ Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @KTTunstall @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rockonteurs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 h y 7 min
17/05/2025

S9E17: Adam Duritz from Counting Crows joins Gary Kemp & Guy Pratt

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast we welcome Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz to the show. Counting Crows have sold over 20 million albums since they formed in the early 90s. Their debut ‘August and Everything After’ was a global smash and included the timeless classic ‘Mr Jones’. In this episode Adam talks about his early influences, his friendship with Kurt Cobain, the struggles of such a meteoric rise, and the wonderful new album ‘Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets!’ - which is out now. The band return to the UK in October for a string of arena shows. Find out more here: https://www.countingcrows.com/ Listen to the new album here: https://countingcrows.lnk.to/BMTCSWE Instagram @countingcrows @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rockonteurs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions www.gimmesugar.co.uk Email the show at rockonteurschannel@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

59 min
07/09/2024

S8E1: David Gilmour

Rockonteurs Returns. This is the one we have all been waiting for. We are delighted to welcome our friend David Gilmour to the podcast. Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt join David onboard his beautiful studio ‘Astoria’ on the banks of the river Thames for a fascinating conversation about the history of the studio, and the brand-new David Gilmour album ‘Luck and Strange’ which is out now, and of course Guy plays on this record again. This is David’s first and only podcast and so we are delighted he could join us. You can also watch the entire interview on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel. Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @davidgilmour @gimmesugarproductions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rockonteurs Click here for ‘Luck and Strange’ https://davidgilmour.lnk.to/LuckandStrange Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

55 min
17/04/2021

S1E33: Mike Rutherford

This week, Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt welcome to the Rockonteurs podcast founder member of Genesis and Mike + The Mechanics, Mike Rutherford. Mike talks to Guy and Gary about his career, his catalogue of incredible songs, Genesis transformation from Peter Gabriel to Phil Collins and of course the upcoming Genesis reunion tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 h y 3 min
03/11/2024

S8E9: Pete Townshend & Rachel Fuller

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 h y 3 min

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