114 episodes
Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
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4.9 • 187 Ratings
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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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S4E10: Scott Gorham
This week on the podcast Guy and Gary are joined by Scott Gorham to celebrate 45 years of one of the most remarkable live albums of all time, ‘Live and Dangerous’ from Thin Lizzy which is out now in a super deluxe edition. With some incredible stories of the band, Phil Lynott, and Scott’s journey to rock star status, this is one not to miss. Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions.
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S4E9: Joan Armatrading
This week on Rockonteurs, Gary and Guy are joined by an incredible artist with a career spanning over 50 years and 20 studio albums. We are delighted to welcome Ivor Novello Award-winning Joan Armatrading to the podcast to talk about her remarkable career. From the musical Hair to her debut album ‘Whatever’s for Us’ in 1972, to A&M Records, smash hits of the 70s and 80s and working with the likes of super producers like Glyn Johns and Gus Dudgeon, this is one not to miss.
Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions.
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Tribute – David Crosby
A special episode to mark the passing of David Crosby. Guy and Gary reflect on his career and his early appearance on the Rockonteurs podcast. Plus, we also pay our respects to Jeff Beck. Rockonteurs is produced by Gimme Sugar Productions
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S4E8: Nick Heyward
This week Guy and Gary chat with singer and songwriter Nick Heyward.
Nick burst onto the scene in the early 80s with his band Haircut One Hundred and the debut album Pelican West. Which is re-released to celebrate the 40th anniversary! They enjoyed 4 Top 10 songs within a year, but before they started work on the 2nd, Nick left to go solo! In this episode, Nick talks about his influences, his love for the band and the upcoming live show in May at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush…with maybe more to follow.
Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions.
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S4E7: Don Black
This week on Rockonteurs, Guy and Gary chat with one of the most prolific songwriters this country has ever produced. He’s written 5 Bond songs and shaped lyrics for the likes of John Barry, Michael Jackson, Lulu, Meat Loaf, Van Morrison, Scott Walker, and Quincy Jones. We welcome the Academy Award-winning Don Black to the podcast for a fascinating discussion into his amazing career that continues to this day…
Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions
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Guy and Gary – Listener Questions
Happy New Year. Today Guy and Gary look back at some of their favourite moments from Rockonteurs so far and answer some of our listener's questions. Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions
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Customer Reviews
The best…by a mile
This is a can’t-miss podcast. Some of the greatest musicians hosted by two classy, funny and talented stars themselves. This podcast is top of my listening list.
Essential Listening
My favourite podcast, every episode rewards the listener with something new - essential listening for any music lover. Their passion for music and the subjects tales are infectious, and not without humour. Looking forward to many seasons to come! Would love to hear the following guests in no particular order: Bryan Ferry, Green Gartside, Tom Bailey, Martin Gore and David Sylvian. Keep ‘em coming and thank you!
Best rock and roll podcast; artists are so relaxed.
Waiting for the Richard Lloyd (Television) interview, since influence referenced so often
Minus one star for rare but unlearned political comments. Humilitty?