Guy Pratt

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

    DEC 11

    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
  2. S10E5: Robert Plant joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

    OCT 4

    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.

    1h 6m
  3. S10E10: Steve Lukather joins the Rockonteurs

    NOV 9

    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.

    1h 9m
  4. S10E11: Lewis MacLeod joins Gary and Guy for a fun Christmas special

    DEC 7

    S10E11: Lewis MacLeod joins Gary and Guy for a fun Christmas special

    We welcome Lewis MacLeod on the podcast for a special pre-Christmas show! Known for his work on BBC Radio 4's Dead Ringers (and many more) and for voicing various characters in various TV shows. Tune in to hear all the fantastic impressions. https://lnk.to/rockonteurs @garyjkemp @guypratt @macleodlewis  @GimmeSugarProductions  #rockonteurs #newepisode #lewismacleod #rockonteurs #newepisode #music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m
  5. S10E6: Richard Branson talks to Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

    OCT 11

    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
  6. S10E7: Mani from The Stone Roses joins the Rockonteurs

    OCT 18

    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.

    1h 3m
  7. S10E8: Dave Rowntree from Blur joins the Rockonteurs

    OCT 25

    S10E8: Dave Rowntree from Blur joins the Rockonteurs

    This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome Blur drummer Dave Rowntree to the show.  Dave has recently released a beautiful book of intimate, candid, and never before seen photographs from the very early days of Blur. ‘No One You Know’ is out now and chronicles the band’s first adventures.  Dave chats to Gary and Guy about those early days, his life with and without Blur, and shares stories of flying the band around, early trips to Japan with his Olympus OM10 camera, and Blur’s triumphant 2023 shows at Wembley.  You can buy the book here: https://www.diggersfactory.com/merch/326845/david-rowntree-no-one-you-know-early-blur-photos Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @davidrowntree @blurofficial @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.

    51 min
  8. S10E4: Sean Lennon talks to Gary and Guy about 'Power to the People'.

    SEP 27

    S10E4: Sean Lennon talks to Gary and Guy about 'Power to the People'.

    This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome Sean Lennon to the show.  Sean discusses this incredible upcoming ‘Power to the People’ boxset that he has mixed and produced - out on October 10th. It is a beautiful collection of recordings from his mother’s and father’s 1972 Madison Square Garden shows.  October 9th would also have been John Lennon’s 85th birthday and Sean discusses his father’s legacy and the duty of care he has over this very special archive.  Find out more about the album here: https://storeuk.johnlennon.com/ Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @gimmesugarproductions @Sean_ono_Lennon @johnlennon @yokoono   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.

    55 min
  9. S10E9: KT Tunstall joins the Rockonteurs

    NOV 2

    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.

    1h 7m
  10. S10E3: John Fogerty talks to Gary and Guy about 'Legacy'

    SEP 20

    S10E3: John Fogerty talks to Gary and Guy about 'Legacy'

    This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome a true legend to the show, John Fogerty. John reflects on his incredible career, writing songs that will forever be part of the soundtrack to our lives like 'Proud Mary', 'Fortunate Son', 'Up Around the Bend’, and many many more.  Many of these have been recently re-recorded on a 20 track collection called 'Legacy: the Creedence Clearwater Revival years' which is out now.  John talks about hearing The Stones for the first time, writing Proud Mary, where the name CCR came from and not appearing on the Woodstock soundtrack! Find out more about the album here: https://www.concordrecords.com/collections/john-fogerty Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @gimmesugarproductions @johnfogerty   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.

    1h 3m
  11. S9E18: Rick Beato joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

    MAY 24

    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.

    1h 8m
  12. S10E1: The Blitz Club special with Boy George

    SEP 6

    S10E1: The Blitz Club special with Boy George

    This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are back after the summer break and we head to the Design Museum in London. Opening in September is a fascinating exhibition that celebrates the iconic and influential Blitz - "the club that shaped the 80s". It was a hotbed of music, fashion, and culture in the late 70s and early 80s that helped influence the entire decade.  We meet up with Boy George to talk about the club, the scene it shaped and its lasting impact, that is still felt today.  The Design Museum exhibition on the Blitz Club opens on September 20th and runs until the spring of 2026.  Find out more at: www.designmuseum.org Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @gimmesugarproductions @boygeorgeofficial   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.

    1h 2m
  13. S9E9: Graham Nash joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

    MAR 23

    S9E9: Graham Nash joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

    This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are delighted to welcome a true legend to the show. Musician, singer and songwriter Graham Nash.  It’s impossible to understate his impact on the music we love and the influence he has had on us and so many others. We could do a whole episode on his time with The Hollies, let alone Crosby, Stills and Nash and another on Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.  With tales that stretch from Manchester to Laurel Canyon, from Mama Cass to Joni Mitchell, from David Gilmour to Graham Gouldman. This is a special one.  Graham is touring the UK in October and you can find out more at: www.grahamnash.com/tour Instagram @rockonteurs @officialgrahamnash @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @gimmesugarproductions Email us at: rockonteurschannel@gmail.com Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes, including the recent Bryan Ferry show 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 3m
  14. S10E12: Steve Lillywhite joins Gary and Guy to celebrate 'Fairytale of New York'

    DEC 11

    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
  15. S6E6: Mark Knopfler

    03/24/2024

    S6E6: Mark Knopfler

    This week on Rockonteurs, we welcome Mark Knopfler to the podcast. Where on earth do you start with a man whose career is so extensive, eclectic, and compelling? Mark shares some incredible stories of his introduction to the guitar, his heroes like Buddy Holly and Hank Marvin, his chart topping, decade defining days with Dire Straits, producing Bob Dylan and his stunning solo career that continues with the release of his new album ‘One Deep River’ out on April 12th. This is a must listen from one of the best artists this country has produced. Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 11m
  16. S4E21: Mick Hucknall

    04/22/2023

    S4E21: Mick Hucknall

    This week Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt welcome Mick Hucknall to the Rockonteurs podcast. In a fascinating and frank conversation, Mick shares the story of the band, his influences and inspirations and he gives us the lowdown on the new album from Simply Red called ‘Time’ which is out on May 26th. Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 11m
  17. S1E41: Noel Gallagher

    06/12/2021

    S1E41: Noel Gallagher

    This week on Rockonteurs, we welcome Noel Gallagher to the show. Noel has cemented his position as one of the true great British songwriters and this month he celebrates the 10th anniversary of Noel Gallagher and the High Flying Birds. Speaking to Guy and Gary, he talks about his continued passion for song writing, his time in Oasis, those record breaking Knebworth gigs in 1996 and how the High Flying Birds took flight… Noel tells some incredible stories and this is another great episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 5m
  18. S4E26: Sparks

    05/27/2023

    S4E26: Sparks

    This week Guy and Gary chat with Ron and Russell Mael aka Sparks. They have been releasing music since the last 1960s and their hits include ‘This Town Ain’t Big Enough For The Both Of Us’ and ‘The Number One Song in Heaven’. They are hugely influential with fans such as Edgar Wright, The Smiths, Joy Division, New Order, Bjork and Cate Blanchett to name a few. They release their new album ‘The Girl is Crying in Her Latte’ on May 26, their 26th album! Remember to sign up at www.Rockonteurs.com for extra content such as bonus episodes, listener Q&A’s, video, and early access to live show tickets. Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m
  19. S1E20: Mark King

    01/17/2021

    S1E20: Mark King

    In this week’s episode Guy and Gary talk to acclaimed bassist, founding member of Level 42 and all round lovely bloke Mark King. Mark is a hugely talented musician and takes us through his career which reveals a vast array of connections to other band and artists and some cracking stories to share with us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 5m
  20. S9E4: Gary and Guy welcome Billy Duffy to the podcast

    FEB 16

    S9E4: Gary and Guy welcome Billy Duffy to the podcast

    Make yourself comfortable and settle in for another wonderful episode of Rockonteurs.  This week we welcome an avid listener of the podcast to the show, the wonderful Billy Duffy. Billy is armed with some incredible stories of growing up in Manchester and falling in love with music from the likes of Thin Lizzy, The Stooges, AC/DC and, of course, The Sex Pistols. He talks to Guy Pratt and Gary Kemp about how those bands influenced his group The Cult, plus he shares the most incredible story of a young Steven Morrissey!  Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @billyduffyofficial @ officialcult @gimmesugarproductions   Listen to the podcast and watch this episode and more 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.

    1h 13m
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