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
S1E56: Pat Leonard
This week on Rockonteurs we are delighted to welcome the hugely talented songwriter and producer Patrick Leonard to the show.
Pat is best known as a longtime collaborator with Madonna having worked on…
S1E55: Colin Blunstone
Joining Gary and Guy in this episode is Zombie and solo artist Colin Blunstone. With a long, illustrious and incredible career, there's much to discuss. From forming The Zombies with school pals, to …
S1E54: Peter Hook
S1E53: Bob Harris
This week on Rockonteurs, Gary and Guy chat to a titan of music broadcasting, Bob Harris.
It’s a fascinating discussion on his remarkable career in radio and TV that takes us from being a John Peel pr…
S1E52: JJ Burnel
This week on Rockonteurs, Guy and Gary chat to musician, producer, bassist (obviously) and founding member of The Stranglers, JJ Burnel!
It’s a fascinating chat that takes us from ice-cream vans in Su…
S1E51: Steven Wilson
Out today Gary and Guy chat to the excellent Steven Wilson.
Singer, songwriter, producer, remixer, and founder of the band Porcupine Tree, Steven is a hugely talented artist and we’re delighted to wel…
S1E50: Gaz Coombes
This week on Rockonteurs, Guy and Gary are joined by musician, songwriter and founder of Supergrass, Gaz Coombes.
Gaz has been making music since he was a lad and started Supergrass in 1993. They expl…
S1E49: Ian Anderson
Joining the Rockonteurs this week is Jethro Tull frontman, bandleader, song-writer and mainstay Ian Anderson. In a deep dive into Ian's career, Gary, Guy and Ian discuss how Jethro Tull grew out of t…
S1E48: Joe Elliott
S1E47: Adam Clayton
S1E46: Martin Kemp
S1E45: Harry Shearer
This week on the show we speak to Harry Shearer – an honorary rockstar! Well, he can play the bass!
Harry has had an incredible career thus far that includes American radio drama, Saturday Night Live,…
S1E44: Richard Thompson
S1E43: Marianne Faithfull
This week, in a short but personal conversation, Guy and Gary chat to Marianne Faithfull. Marianne has been making music for over 50 years and is part of the very fabric of British 60’s culture.
On th…
S1E42: Paul Stanley
This week, another musical superstar on Rockonteurs as Guy and Gary meet co-founder and songwriter with Kiss, Paul Stanley. Kiss are simply huge, they are one of the best-selling bands of all time, t…
S1E41: Noel Gallagher
S1E40: Mick Fleetwood
S1E39: Mica Paris
This week we meet the delightful Mica Paris for a chat on Rockonteurs. What a voice and what a talent.
Mica takes us on a journey from her introduction to music in the local gospel choir at church, to…
S1E38: Toyah Willcox
S137: Jools Holland
This week, Guy and Gary are joined by the country’s finest musical ringmaster, the ever effervescent Jools Holland.
It’s a joyous romp through his career from falling in love with the piano, joining S…