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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Update frequency: every 7 days
Average duration: 62 minutes
Episodes: 216
Years Active: 2020 - 2025

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S1E36: Bernie Marsden

This week on Rockonteurs, Gary and Guy are joined by rock and blues guitarist Bernie Marsden. His musical DNA connects bands and artists like UFO, Deep Purple, Cozy Powell and, of course Whitesnake –…

01:04:34 | Sat 08 May 2021

S1E35: Giles Martin

This week on Rockonteurs, it’s a Beatles history lesson thanks to the man now hugely responsible for their legacy, the wonderful Giles Martin.

Giles talks to Guy and Gary from his studio at Abbey Road…

01:14:44 | Sat 01 May 2021

S1E34: Steven Van Zandt

This week on Rockonteurs, Guy and Gary are very excited to welcome to the show actor, musician, songwriter and a member of the mighty E Street Band, Bruce’s right hand man and quite simply, the dude.…

01:09:49 | Sat 24 Apr 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 o…

01:02:43 | Sat 17 Apr 2021

S1E32: Sharleen Spiteri

This week Guy and Gary chat to Sharleen Spiteri. In a wonderfully full and frank conversation, Sharleen discusses her influences, her incredible career with Texas, and the upcoming new album ‘Hi’ – w…

00:55:44 | Sat 10 Apr 2021

S1E31: Imelda May

In this week’s episode of Rockonteurs, Gary and Guy caught up with Irish singer, songwriter Imelda May. Championed by artists from Bono, Jeff Beck and Ronnie Wood, Imelda has enjoyed critical acclaim…

00:58:41 | Sat 03 Apr 2021

S1E30: Gary Numan

This week on Rockonteurs, Guy Pratt and Gary Kemp are joined by the synth master. Hugely influential and pioneering, we are delighted to welcome Gary Numan to the show. Gary releases his 18th studio …

01:06:04 | Sun 28 Mar 2021

S1E29: Glen Matlock

This week we speak to one of the artists who so perfectly sums up this show. We welcome to Rockonteurs, a punk icon and one hell of a storyteller!

It’s only a Sex Pistol! Guy Pratt and Gary Kemp welco…

01:02:54 | Sun 21 Mar 2021

S1E28: Jon Bon Jovi

This week on Rockonteurs we welcome a genuine rock god to the show, the one and only Jon Bon Jovi joins Guy and Gary to chat about his latest album, the highly charged ‘2020’. We also reminisce about…

00:54:25 | Sun 14 Mar 2021

S1E27: Midge Ure

In this episode, Guy and Gary speak to an artist who is neatly woven into the very fabric of music in the late 70’s, 80’s and beyond. A hugely successful solo artist in his own right but also the dri…

01:14:53 | Sun 07 Mar 2021

S1E26: Alice Cooper

In this week’s episode, Guy and Gary speak to an artist whose career spans over 50 years. Famed for his theatrical live shows and a stunning back catalogue of songs, Alice Cooper is about to return t…

00:33:58 | Sun 28 Feb 2021

S1E25: Tim Burgess

This week on the show, Guy and Gary talk to a lockdown hero. Tim Burgess has been doing his bit to keep the music alive during the last 12 months with his joyous Twitter Listening Parties. We discuss…

00:54:02 | Sun 21 Feb 2021

S124: Billy Corgan

In this week’s episode of Rockonteurs, Guy and Gary speak to Billy Corgan. Billy chats openly about his introduction to music at a young age, his love affair with British bands of the 80’s, and the f…

01:02:42 | Sun 14 Feb 2021

S1E23: Hank Marvin

In this week’s episode, Guy and Gary speak welcome the guitar hero’s guitar hero, Hank Marvin, a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and songwriter, known as lead guitarist for the Shadows. Hank Marvin t…

01:07:48 | Sun 07 Feb 2021

S1E22: Roland Orzabal

In this week’s episode of Rockonteurs, Guy and Gary talk to Roland Orzabal from Tears for Fears. They are a British band who created some of the defining albums of the 80’s and achieved huge success …

01:03:45 | Sun 31 Jan 2021

S1E21: Johnny Marr

In this week's episode Guy and Gary speak to acclaimed guitarist and songwriter of The Smiths, Johnny Marr. Johnny Marr takes us through his band playing experiences, his solo career and meeting Morr…

01:00:02 | Sun 24 Jan 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 whi…

01:04:37 | Sun 17 Jan 2021

S1E19: Brian Johnson

This week on the show, Guy and Gary speak to AC/DC frontman and nicest man in rock, Brian Johnson! Brian continues to lead one of the biggest band’s in the world and just recently AC/DC returned with…

00:58:36 | Sun 10 Jan 2021

S1E18: Lol Creme

This week Guy and Gary speak with musician, video director and all round lovely bloke Lol Creme.