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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Dick Taylor talks the Pretty Things and the Stones

1 november 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
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This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt talk to founding member of both the Pretty Things and the Rolling Stones Dick Taylor. Lees meer

Dick talks about the very early days of the Stones and his relationship with Brian, Mick and Keith.

The Pretty Things have a brilliant and comprehensive box set of 5 decades of tracks out on November 20th called ‘Pretty Rare’.

Pre-Order it here:

https://theprettythings.lnk.to/Pretty_Rare

Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @gimmesugarproductions

Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rockonteurs

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs

Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions

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Iron Maiden legend Nicko McBrain joins the Rockonteurs

25 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 2 min
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This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt talk to the brilliant Nicko McBrain about his incredible career with Iron Maiden. Lees meer

Nicko powered Maiden through their golden era, joining in 1982 and touring the world with the band at the peak of their powers.

Nicko has just released his book ‘Hello Boys and Girls’ which is out now and published by Harper Collins.

Find out more here: https://www.nickomcbrain.co.uk/

Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @sirnickomcbrain @gimmesugarproductions

Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rockonteurs

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs

Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions

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BP Fallon joins the Rockonteurs to talk Lennon, U2 and T.Rex

18 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 7 min
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This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt talk to the delightfully dapper BP Fallon. Lees meer

BP is a photographer, author, and musician. He was also a publicist and press agent for Marc Bolan, T.Rex, Led Zeppelin and U2 and was close friends with John and Yoko.

Find out more at https://linktr.ee/bpfallon

Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @bpfallon @bpfallonrocknrollwizard @gimmesugarproductions

Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs

Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions

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Marco Pirroni talks to Guy and Gary about Adam and the Ants and Punk!

11 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 10 min
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This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt talk to the ever excellent Marco Pirroni. Lees meer

Marco talks about the punk explosion in the mid 70s and how he was in that Kings Road gang of likeminded kids, through to meeting Adam Ant and the series of Number 1 records that relationship created.

We can’t recommend his new book enough, it’s called ‘Your Money or Your Life’ and is out now!

Find out more here: https://linktr.ee/marco.pirroni

Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @Marco.pirroni @gimmesugarproductions

Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs

Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions

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Earl Slick joins the Rockonteurs podcast

4 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 13 min
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This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt talk to the legendary Earl Slick. Lees meer

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 of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs

Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions

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Gerry Beckley from America joins the Rockonteurs

27 september 2026 · 1 uur 12 min
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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. Lees meer

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 album: https://www.gerrybeckley.com/

Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @GerryBeckley @gimmesugarproductions

Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs

Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions

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

20 september 2026 · 56 min
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This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt talk to the wonderful Kim Carnes about a lifetime making music. Lees meer

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 https://kimcarnesmusic.lnk.to/universalsongs

Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @thekimcarnes @gimmesugarproductions

Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs

Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions

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Paul Carrack joins the Rockonteurs for a brand new series

13 september 2026 · 1 uur 22 min
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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. Lees meer

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 Carrack - Vol 2' is Out Now

Find out more at https://paulcarrack.net/

Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @paulcarrackofficial @gimmesugarproductions

Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs

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Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions

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Lulu joins the Rockonteurs podcast

28 juni 2026 · 59 min
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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. Lees meer

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

Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rockonteurs

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs

Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions

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Deep Purple join the Rockonteurs podcast

21 juni 2026 · 1 uur 12 min
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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!’. Lees meer

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

Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp deeppurple_official @gimmesugarproductions

Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rockonteurs

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs

Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions

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