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
S4E30: Glenn Hughes
This week Guy and Gary are joined by the man known as ‘The Voice of Rock’ – the wonderful Glenn Hughes!
Talking about his remarkable career as a singer and a bassist in bands like Trapeze, Black Sabba…
S4E29: Marty Wilde
This week on the podcast, Gary and Guy chat to a Rock n Roll legend, who was among the first generation of British pop stars to emerge in the 1950s. We are delighted to welcome Marty Wilde to Rockont…
S4E28: Tim Booth
This week on Rockonteurs, Gary and Guy chat with James frontman Tim Booth. James formed in the 80s and created some huge iconic hits in the 90s with ‘Sit Down’ ‘Laid’ and ‘She’s a Star’ to name a few…
S4E27: Jerry Shirley
This week on Rockonteurs, Gary and Guy chat to drummer Jerry Shirley from Humble Pie.
With some fascinating tales of working with Syd Barrett, John Entwistle, Steve Marriott and many more. He’s a love…
Rockonteurs Live at the Screen on the Green
This week is our very first LIVE show. Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt is LIVE from the legendary Screen on the Green with some special guests from that iconic punk show of 1976. We are join…
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 N…
S4E25: Diane Warren
This week on Rockonteurs, Guy and Gary chat to the Queen of songwriting, the one and only Diane Warren.
She has written 9 No.1 and 32 top 10 hits in the USA, she has won Grammy’s, Emmys, Golden Globes…
S4E24: Geoff MacCormack
This week on Rockonteurs we welcome lifelong friend of David Bowie, Geoff MacCormack to the podcast. Geoff met David when they were at school and remained friends throughout David’s incredible career…
S4E23: Stewart Copeland 2
S4E22: Terry Reid
This week on Rockonteurs we chat to Superlungs himself, Terry Reid!
Terry is a bit of a legend and has worked with the likes of the Stones, Graham Nash, Ike and Tina Turner and was almost in Led Zeppe…
S4E21: Mick Hucknall
S4E20: David Coverdale 2
Back by very popular demand, it is the one and only David Coverdale. Our first chat with David was a big episode for sure and so many people have asked us to have him back on! So, here he is from his…
S4E19: Andy McCluskey
This week Guy Pratt and Gary Kemp chat with Andy McCluskey from Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. From his early influences growing up in the Wirral to founding the band with Paul Humphreys in 1978 …
S4E18: Harvey Goldsmith 2
Back for part 2 on Rockonteurs is the ever-excellent Harvey Goldsmith. Our chat with Harvey was 2 hours long and so we had to split it across 2 shows and this episode is a must-listen. The story of L…
S4E17: Harvey Goldsmith
Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt returns and this week we welcome Harvey Goldsmith to the show. Harvey Goldsmith is one of those names that you instantly recognise from ticket stubs and poste…
S4E16: Ian Hunter
This week on Rockonteurs we have another hero to Guy and Gary as we welcome Ian Hunter to the podcast. We think Ian has just made one of the best albums of his career with ‘Defiance – Part 1’ which i…
S4E15: Paul Simonon
This week on Rockonteurs, Gary and Guy are joined in the studio, face to face with an artist who changed both their lives, bass player in The Clash, Paul Simonon.
Gary and Guy discuss the game-changi…
True at 40 – Celebrating Spandau Ballet's 40th
S4E14: Baaba Maal
This week on Rockonteurs, Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt meet the singer and guitarist Baaba Maal.
Born and raised in Senegal, Baaba has long been a champion of ensuring the sounds of Africa are heard across…
S4E13: Joe Perry
This week on Rockonteurs, Gary and Guy are joined by a member of one of the biggest rock bands of all time. Joe Perry is the lead guitarist and a founding member of Aerosmith. They have sold over 150…