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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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Interviews Music Rock Pop
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
62 minutes
Episodes
216
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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S6E1: Tony James

S6E1: Tony James

Rockonteurs is back and this week Gary and Guy chat with a classic storyteller. Tony James is much more than just a bassist, he is a musician, a producer, a visionary, and a pop and punk pioneer. In …

01:14:55  |   Sun 18 Feb 2024
S5E12: Clare Grogan

S5E12: Clare Grogan

Happy New Year from Rockonteurs. This week join Gary and Guy for a chat with the delightful Clare Grogan. Clare is an acclaimed actress, best known for roles in films like Gregory's Girl and the TV s…

01:11:55  |   Sun 31 Dec 2023
S5E11: Roy Wood

S5E11: Roy Wood

Happy Christmas from the Rockonteurs. This week Guy and Gary chat to Roy Wood about his long and successful career in bands such as The Move, ELO and Wizzard. Would Roy really wish it could be Christ…

01:04:16  |   Sun 24 Dec 2023
S5E10: Graham Gouldman

S5E10: Graham Gouldman

This week on the podcast, we welcome Graham Gouldman to Rockonteurs. Graham has enjoyed an extensive career, starting out writing songs for The Yardbirds, The Hollies, and Herman’s Hermits to name a …

01:15:17  |   Sun 17 Dec 2023
S5E9: Twiggy

S5E9: Twiggy

This week we welcome a true 60s icon to the podcast. Twiggy joins Gary and Guy to talk about her career in modelling, music, and film. She is part of the very fabric of the culture of this country an…

01:07:40  |   Sun 10 Dec 2023
S5E8: Steve Lillywhite

S5E8: Steve Lillywhite

This week on Rockonteurs we welcome a producer who is as well-known as many of the incredible artists he has worked with. The name Steve Lillywhite is synonymous with some of the best albums, best ar…

01:19:22  |   Sun 03 Dec 2023
S5E7: Suggs

S5E7: Suggs

This week on Rockonteurs, Guy and Gary welcome Suggs to the show. Madness are one of the UK’s finest and best selling bands. Their new album ‘Theatre of the Absurd presents C’est Le Vie’ is out NOW.

S…

01:05:27  |   Sun 26 Nov 2023
S5E6: David Coverdale 3

S5E6: David Coverdale 3

This week on Rockonteurs, we welcome back our most popular guest, the return of David Coverdale. Always a total tour de force of fun and fabulous stories, David is celebrating his 50th anniversary si…

01:00:14  |   Sun 19 Nov 2023
S5E5: Trevor Horn 2 (Rockonteurs Live)

S5E5: Trevor Horn 2 (Rockonteurs Live)

This week, it’s a special episode of the podcast, ‘Cambridge Audio presents Rockonteurs Live’. We are delighted to welcome Brit Award, Grammy Award and Ivor Novello Award winning artist and producer …

01:16:45  |   Sun 12 Nov 2023
S5E4: Bruce Welch

S5E4: Bruce Welch

This week on Rockonteurs we welcome British rock n’ roll royalty to the show, founding member of The Shadows, the one and only Bruce Welch. Chatting to Guy and Gary about the explosion of 50s and 60s…

01:20:00  |   Sun 05 Nov 2023
S5E3: Derek Smalls

S5E3: Derek Smalls

this week on Rockonteurs it’s time to break like the wind as we welcome legendary Spinal Tap bassist Derek Smalls to the podcast. Derek has a new single out, the controversial ‘Must Crush Barbie’ – a…

00:45:05  |   Sat 28 Oct 2023
S5E2: Johnny Marr 2

S5E2: Johnny Marr 2

Johnny Marr is back for ‘Marr’s Guitars’. We welcome Johnny Marr back to Rockonteurs to talk about his beautiful new book called ‘Marr’s Guitars’ which is out now. We love Johnny and this is a stunni…
01:11:36  |   Sat 21 Oct 2023
S5E1: Davey Johnstone

S5E1: Davey Johnstone

We are BACK! Rockonteurs Returns and we have some great guests to share with you in the coming weeks. Plus news of another exciting live shows very soon. First up, Guy Pratt and Gary Kemp are joined …

01:25:08  |   Sat 14 Oct 2023
Best of... Rock Gods

Best of... Rock Gods

This week, it is our final summer ‘Best Of’ before Guy and Gary head off on tour to Australia with Nick Mason.

This episode puts the Rock in Rockonteurs – with the very best ‘rock gods’ from our show …

01:14:51  |   Sat 09 Sep 2023
Best of... Icons of the 80s

Best of... Icons of the 80s

This week Guy and Gary share some of their favourite moments from our 80s icons. Guests include Jim Kerr, Andy McCluskey, Simon Le Bon, Belinda Carlisle, Toyah, Rick Astley, Curt Smith, oh and a cert…

01:17:05  |   Sat 02 Sep 2023
Best of... Legends of the 60s

Best of... Legends of the 60s

This week, coming to direct from the guest house in Eastbourne, Guy and Gary present more of the best of Rockonteurs. This week, we dive into the archive for the best guests from the 60s. Bona fide l…

01:15:07  |   Sat 26 Aug 2023
Best of... Guitar Heroes

Best of... Guitar Heroes

Ahead of the return of Gary and Guy with more brand-new episodes of Rockonteurs, here is the first of a few ‘Best Of’ episodes. Starting with ‘Guitar Heroes’ – featuring the likes of Johnny Marr, Sco…

01:11:10  |   Sat 19 Aug 2023
S4E33: Andy Taylor

S4E33: Andy Taylor

In our final episode of this series, Gary and Guy chat to Andy Taylor. Andy continues to enjoy a remarkable career that has taken him from Duran Duran, and The Power Station, to Thunder, Reef and his…

01:17:27  |   Sat 22 Jul 2023
S4E32: Andrew Loog Oldham 2

S4E32: Andrew Loog Oldham 2

This week on the podcast, we welcome legendary music manager Andrew Loog Oldham back to Rockonteurs. We’d barely scratched the service on his first episode, so back by popular demand Andrew returns w…

01:07:48  |   Sat 15 Jul 2023
S4E31: Simon Armitage

S4E31: Simon Armitage

This week on Rockonteurs, we are joined by the current Poet laureate Simon Armitage. Simon is a music obsessive and always wanted to be in a band or be a rock star. Raised on a diet of The Smiths, B5…

01:10:56  |   Sat 08 Jul 2023
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