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Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

by Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt · English · Music

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 8 min
Latest: 3 Oct 2026
Language: English

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3 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

Earl Slick joins the Rockonteurs podcast

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt talk to the legendary Earl Slick. What a guitarist, what a storyteller and what a career. In this episode he talks about working alongside David Bowie and John Lennon. It’s a classic Rockonteurs that’s for sure! Find out more at: https://earlslick.net/ Plus, Guy got his hands on Gary's new book and gives us an overview of '1967, The World of Brian Epstein and the Beatles' which is out on October13th. Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @earlslick_official @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some…

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S13 · E3 · 26 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

Gerry Beckley from America joins the Rockonteurs

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt talk to Gerry Beckley about his career as a founding member of America and his solo years. America formed in 1970 and gave us timeless classics like ‘A Horse with No Name’, ‘Ventura Highway’ and ‘I Need You’. Winning a Grammy in 1973 and receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012. Horse is a billion streamer and Gerry recently released a solo album ‘Merciful’ in August. He is a great storyteller, and as you will hear is a link to so many other guests and stories we have featured over the years on Rockonteurs. Buy the…
S13 · E2 · 19 Sep 2026 · 56 min

Kim Carnes chats to Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt about her career in music

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt talk to the wonderful Kim Carne s about a lifetime making music. On October 23rd Kim releases a stunning Box Set entitled ‘ Kim Carnes - Universal Songs: The A&M, EMI America & MCA Years ’. It is a 10 CD box set that includes some of her most loved tracks, bonus material and new mixes. Kim talks to Guy and Gary about knowing she wanted to write songs from a really young age to writing with and recording with some of the all time greats. She’s a great storyteller and a true rockonteur. Pre-Order Link…
S13 · E1 · 12 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 22 min

Paul Carrack joins the Rockonteurs for a brand new series

Rockonteurs returns with a BRAND NEW series. Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt are back behind the mic with the UK's No.1 music podcast and this week we are joined by an artist who has one of the most incredible voices. We welcome the lovely Paul Carrack to the show. Paul is an English singer, songwriter and musician, known for his distinctive, soulful voice. He has performed with bands including Ace, Squeeze and Mike + The Mechanics, as well as enjoying a successful solo career. His catalogue of tracks include classics such as “How Long,” “Tempted” and “Over My Shoulder'.” 'The Country Side of Paul…
S12 · E10 · 27 Jun 2026 · 59 min

Lulu joins the Rockonteurs podcast

It’s the last in the current series of Rockonteurs, and this one is something to ‘Shout’ about as we are joined by national treasure Lulu. What a career, from the swinging 60s, to working with Bowie, endless touring with the very best, her own TV shows, and continued respect from across today’s younger artists - Lulu is a total tour de force! Find out more about her upcoming live dates: www.luluofficial.com Her new album ‘Let The Girl Sing’ is out on 4th September. Pre-order it here: https://lulu.tmstor.es/ Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @lulukc @gimmesugarproductions…
S12 · E9 · 20 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

Deep Purple join the Rockonteurs podcast

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are a man down, as Guy is off sick, so Gary is flying solo with Deep Purple legends Ian Paice and Ian Gillan joining the podcast. It is a fascinating in-depth conversation about their career to date and the new brilliant album ‘Splat!’. From the early days, to an evolving line up over the years through to this new, incredibly prolific period, Gary finds the Ian's in fine form and this new album is a career high. Watch the interview too on our YouTube page. Find out more: www.deeppurple.com Pre-Order the album here: https://deeppurple.lnk.to/SPLAT…
S12 · E8 · 13 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 15 min

Manchester Must Dance: Mike Pickering joins the Rockonteurs

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome artist, DJ, A&R executive and the man that put the ‘M’ in M People - Mike Pickering to the podcast. Mike talks to Gary and Guy about a life in music from seeing the Beatles aged just 8, to the early days of the Manchester music scene, the Hacienda, Factory Records and then starting M People. This episode is a great companion to his new book which is out now called ‘Manchester Must Dance’ - which is getting rave reviews…if you pardon the pun. Order the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Manchester-Must-Dance-Madness-Moving/dp/1526190567…
S12 · E7 · 30 May 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

Music Video director Tim Pope joins the Rockonteurs podcast

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome the acclaimed music video director Tim Pope to the show. Tim has spent a lifetime directing music videos for some of the greatest artists of all time such as Hall and Oates, Iggy Pop, Paul Weller, David Bowie and of course, The Cure. In fact Tim has shot over 37 music videos for The Cure over the years and continues to work with the band. He has a book out later in the summer called ‘I Shoot Rock Stars: The Wild Adventures of a Music Video Director. You can pre-order the book here: linktr.ee/IShootRockStars Instagram @rockonteurs…
S12 · E6 · 23 May 2026 · 59 min

Kathy Valentine joins the Rockonteurs to talk Go Go's and Clem Burke

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome Go Go’s bassist Kathy Valentine to the show. She talks to Gary and Guy about her own career in music and also the new book from Blondie drummer Clem Burke that Kathy helped finish after his passing last year. Clem and Kathy were great friends for many decades and the book is a joyous and fascinating story that he started over 20 years ago. ‘The Other Side of the Dream’ is out now. Find out more at linktr.ee/kathyvalentine Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @kathy.valentine @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch…
S12 · E5 · 16 May 2026 · 1 hr 24 min

Foo Fighter's Chris Shiflett joins the Rockonteurs podcast

This week we are joined by Foo Fighters lead guitarist Chris Shiflett. Chris joined the band in 1999 and talks to Gary and Guy about growing up a punk and rock fan, picking up the guitar, and how he found himself in one of the biggest rock bands in the world. He’s down the earth, a passionate music fan and, as we find out a fellow Gooner with Gary and they talk about Arsenal’s recent success. Listen to Chris's solo work here: linktr.ee/chrisshiflettmusic Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @shifty71 @foofighters @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of…
S12 · E4 · 9 May 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

Dave Hill from Slade joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, and as requested by Noel Gallagher, we welcome Dave Hill from Slade to the show. With a range of tales from days on the road with Slade to his continued close relationship with Noddy, and we hear about his new record due out in the autumn. 'Dirty Foot Lane' is Dave's first ever solo LP and is produced by Noddy’s son Django Holder. Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @davehillsslade @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel. YouTube:…
S12 · E3 · 2 May 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

Dr John Cooper Clarke joins the Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

This week performance poet John Cooper Clarke joins Gary and Guy to talk about his career, from his discovery of the powers of poetry at school to his status today as something of a national treasure. Always a fan of music, and galvanised by the Beatles and The Stones, he tried his hand playing bass in a band, but soon found he wanted to work with words, and began writing and performing his own poetry. In this episode he discusses Dylan, Ronnie Wood as a style icon and how being covered by the Arctic Monkeys has brought his work to the attention of billions. John is touring the UK in October…
S12 · E2 · 25 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 20 min

Radiohead bassist Colin Greenwood joins the Rockonteurs

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome a hugely talented artist and (another) bassist to the show, it’s Colin Greenwood of Radiohead. Colin is the very definition of a Rockonteur, as he talks about his early influences, the “make or break” early days of his band, a working with Nick Cave. He also talks to Gary and Guy about the recent live dates from Radiohead that were so well received, reminding us all of the unique position Radiohead have created as the best alternative rock act in the world. Image by Margaret Brown https://www.wasteheadquarters.com/ Instagram @rockonteurs…
S12 · E1 · 18 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes on the Rockonteurs podcast with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are BACK and joined by founding member of Duran Duran, Nick Rhodes. In a fascinating and utterly original conversation he talks to Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt about his early influences, starting the band in Birmingham and he tells a great story about hanging out with Andy Warhol in New York in the 80s. Nick also talks about Duran Duran’s live show in Hyde Park this summer and the new music from the band that continues with the latest single ‘Free to Love’ featuring Nile Rodgers out on the 23rd April. Listen to the new track here:…
S11 · E10 · 29 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

Richard Barbieri joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt on Rockonteurs

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are joined by Japan and Porcupine Tree’s Richard Barbieri. Richard has one of music’s most distinctive voices and was a key architect of the late 80s/80s synthesiser revolution. Richard talks to Guy and Gary about his eclectic and wide ranging influences and his new record ‘Hauntings’ which is his first album since 2021 - out on April 10th. Find out more about the album and order it here: https://richardbarbieri.lnk.to/Hauntings Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @richardbarbieri_music @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and…
S11 · E9 · 22 Mar 2026 · 1 hr

Greg Phillinganes joins Gary and Guy on the Rockonteurs podcast

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are joined by Greg Phillinganes. Greg is an incredible artist, keyboardist, vocalist, arranger and, as you’ll hear he can tell a pretty good story too! In this episode he talks to his good friends Guy Pratt and Gary Kemp about his work with Stevie Wonder, The Jacksons, Eric Clapton and David Gilmour to name but a few. The stories come thick and fast and Greg is one of our favourites. This is a must listen from a good friend of the Rockonteurs. Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @greg_phillinganes_live @gimmesugarproductions Listen to…
S11 · E8 · 15 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

Edgar Wright on the Rockonteurs podcast

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are joined by filmmaker Edgar Wright. Edgar’s film are synonymous with their amazing soundtracks from Shaun of the Dead, to Baby Driver, The Sparks Brothers and his recent action packed film The Running Man. This is a fascinating conversation about his music and film influences, what makes a great soundtrack, and even working with Guy on Spaced. The Running Man is available now to buy on DVD, Blu-Ray and on streaming and features some incredible extras and deleted scenes. Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @edgarwright…
S11 · E7 · 8 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

Simon Napier-Bell joins the Rockonteurs

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are joined by the producer, manager, songwriter, and impresario Simon Napier-Bell. Simon talks about getting his foot in the door in the 60s, working and writing for Dusty Springfield, managing the Yardbirds and taking Wham to China in the 80s. Simon’s is a remarkable career that hasn't slowed down one bit as he explains in this fascinating conversation with Gary and Guy. Find out ore at simonnapierbell.com Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @simon.napier.bell @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest…
S11 · E6 · 1 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

Ray Cooper joins Gary and Guy for Rockonteurs

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are joined by the legendary percussionist Ray Cooper. Ray has performed with so many of our favourite artists over the years but is forever synonymous as being part of Elton John's band since 1972. In a fascinating conversation with Guy and Gary, Ray talks about a life with Elton and recording classic albums like 'Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy', a masterpiece that recently turned 50. You can but the 50th anniversary edition of that album here: https://eltonjohn.lnk.to/CF50 Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp…
S11 · E5 · 22 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

Rusty Egan joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt on the Rockonteurs podcast

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are joined by drummer, DJ, musical trendsetter and co-founder of the Blitz Club in London. Gary and Guy chat to their pal Rusty Egan about his days with Rich Kids, Visage and helping set the British club scene at the Blitz. His stories come thick and fast but his impact on the music of the late 70s and 80s is undeniable. Rusty has a book out, 'Rusty Egan - The Autobiography’ which chronicles those wonderfully influential days. Find out more here: https://linktr.ee/rustyegan Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @rustyegan…
S11 · E4 · 15 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

Blues legend Paul Jones on the Rockonteurs podcast

This week Guy and Gary talk to a legendary British blues man. Paul Jones talks about finding the blues in the record stores of Portsmouth in the late 50s. He discusses his relationship with Brian Jones and his undeniable influence, the hits of Manfred Man, his solo career and continuing to tour in his 80s. Plus, Guy and Gary find out about some of their favourite films of Paul’s from the late 60s. Find out more and see their live dates here: https://www.themanfreds.com/ Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our…
S11 · E3 · 8 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 19 min

Slade drummer Don Powell joins Rockonteurs

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are joined by Slade drummer Don Powell. Gary is very excited as Slade are one of the first bands he ever saw on stage and their live shows remain utterly legendary. Don was and remains a childhood hero! In this episode Don chats to Guy and Gary about how the band got together, his musical influences, the huge success the band enjoyed in the 70s, and a remarkable tale about the devastating accident that changed his life in 1973. Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @thedonpowellband @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch…
S11 · E2 · 1 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

Jill Furmanovsky on the Rockonteurs podcast

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are delighted to welcome our good friend Jill Furmanovsky to the pod Jill is one of the world’s leading photographers and has spent her career photographing the great and the good from Rock N’Roll In this episode she chats to Guy and Gary about getting her first break and some of the amazing artists she has worked with that include The Who, Pink Floyd, Blondie, and The Stones You can see more of her tremendous work here: https://www.jillfurmanovsky.com/ Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @jillfurmanovsky @gimmesugarproductions Listen…
S11 · E1 · 25 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

S11E1: John Power joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt for the new series of Rockonteurs

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are back! Guy and Gary welcome John Power to the show. John talks about the new Cast album ‘Yeah, Yeah, Yeah’ out on January 30th and looks back at a wonderful year last year for Cast that included the Oasis tour and 30 years of ‘All Change’. He also talks about his days in The La's and the evolution to Cast. The new album is available to preorder now here: https://shop.castband.co.uk/ Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @castbandofficial @johnpowermusic @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes…
S10 · E12 · 11 Dec 2025 · 54 min

S10E12: Steve Lillywhite joins Gary and Guy to celebrate 'Fairytale of New York'

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, Gary and Guy quiz each other on great songs that were denied a No.1 and we welcome back our dear friend, the legendary record producer Steve Lillywhite to the show. Steve has worked with some of the biggest and best artists on the planet - and produced the nation’s favourite Christmas song ‘Fairytale of New York’. In this special end of season episode, Steve talks about the song, the recording in summer 1987, the new live version he has mixed recorded at the Glasgow Barrowland in Dec 1987 and its enduring legacy. The new EP is out now and you can find…
S10 · E11 · 7 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 2 min

S10E11: Lewis MacLeod joins Gary and Guy for a fun Christmas special

We welcome Lewis MacLeod on the podcast for a special pre-Christmas show! Known for his work on BBC Radio 4's Dead Ringers (and many more) and for voicing various characters in various TV shows. Tune in to hear all the fantastic impressions. https://lnk.to/rockonteurs @garyjkemp @guypratt @macleodlewis @GimmeSugarProductions #rockonteurs #newepisode #lewismacleod #rockonteurs #newepisode #music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S10 · E10 · 9 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 9 min

S10E10: Steve Lukather joins the Rockonteurs

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt welcome the brilliant Steve Lukather to the podcast. Luke, as we call him, is the very definition of an artist. He’s a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer. He’s recorded on literally 1000’s of tracks for 100s of artists from Boz Scaggs to Ringo Starr and Michael Jackson. He is also the last founding member of Toto and he talks to Guy and Gary about his influences, his experiences and his passion for music that continues to drive him daily. Find out more about Steve here: http://www.stevelukather.com/ Instagram @rockonteurs…
S10 · E9 · 2 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 7 min

S10E9: KT Tunstall joins the Rockonteurs

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt welcome KT Tunstall to the show. KT talks about her early musical influences having moved to an America as a young child, growing up adopted in a house where very little music was listened to but discovering that her biological parents were music obsessives. KT also talks about her breakout appearance on ‘Later’ with Jools Holland and the 20th anniversary of her multi-million selling debut album ‘Eye to the Telescope’ that is re-released on October 31st and includes 3 new tracks. You can buy the album and find out more here:…
S10 · E8 · 25 Oct 2025 · 51 min

S10E8: Dave Rowntree from Blur joins the Rockonteurs

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome Blur drummer Dave Rowntree to the show. Dave has recently released a beautiful book of intimate, candid, and never before seen photographs from the very early days of Blur. ‘No One You Know’ is out now and chronicles the band’s first adventures. Dave chats to Gary and Guy about those early days, his life with and without Blur, and shares stories of flying the band around, early trips to Japan with his Olympus OM10 camera, and Blur’s triumphant 2023 shows at Wembley. You can buy the book here:…
S10 · E7 · 18 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 3 min

S10E7: Mani from The Stone Roses joins the Rockonteurs

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome another bassist to the show. But Mani is NOT just any old bass player, he’s the bass player from the Stone Roses. Mani joins Guy and Gary to talk about his musical journey that took him from the Roses to Primal Scream and back to the Roses, and while doing so managed to influence almost every kid that picked up a guitar or started a band since! It’s an open, honest and typically Mancunian account of life at the forefront of one of the most important bands of a generation. Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp…

About 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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