Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
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Dick Taylor talks the Pretty Things and the Stones
1 november 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
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
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Iron Maiden legend Nicko McBrain joins the Rockonteurs
25 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 2 min
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/
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BP Fallon joins the Rockonteurs to talk Lennon, U2 and T.Rex
18 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 7 min
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
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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
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
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Earl Slick joins the Rockonteurs podcast
4 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 13 min
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.
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Gerry Beckley from America joins the Rockonteurs
27 september 2026 · 1 uur 12 min
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/
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Kim Carnes chats to Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt about her career in music
20 september 2026 · 56 min
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
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Paul Carrack joins the Rockonteurs for a brand new series
13 september 2026 · 1 uur 22 min
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/
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Lulu joins the Rockonteurs podcast
28 juni 2026 · 59 min
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/
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Deep Purple join the Rockonteurs podcast
21 juni 2026 · 1 uur 12 min
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
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Manchester Must Dance: Mike Pickering joins the Rockonteurs
14 juni 2026 · 1 uur 15 min
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. Lees meer
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
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Music Video director Tim Pope joins the Rockonteurs podcast
31 mei 2026 · 1 uur 12 min
This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome the acclaimed music video director Tim Pope to the show. Lees meer
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
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Kathy Valentine joins the Rockonteurs to talk Go Go's and Clem Burke
24 mei 2026 · 59 min
This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome Go Go’s bassist Kathy Valentine to the show. Lees meer
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
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Foo Fighter's Chris Shiflett joins the Rockonteurs podcast
17 mei 2026 · 1 uur 24 min
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. Lees meer
Listen to Chris's solo work here: linktr.ee/chrisshiflettmusic
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Dave Hill from Slade joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
10 mei 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, and as requested by Noel Gallagher, we welcome Dave Hill from Slade to the show. Lees meer
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.
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Dr John Cooper Clarke joins the Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
3 mei 2026 · 1 uur 4 min
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. Lees meer
John is touring the UK in October and November 2026 - find out more at linktr.ee/johncooperclarke
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Radiohead bassist Colin Greenwood joins the Rockonteurs
26 april 2026 · 1 uur 20 min
This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome a hugely talented artist and (another) bassist to the show, it’s Colin Greenwood of Radiohead. Lees meer
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.
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Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes on the Rockonteurs podcast with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
19 april 2026 · 1 uur 17 min
This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are BACK and joined by founding member of Duran Duran, Nick Rhodes. Lees meer
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: https://orcd.co/freetolove
See Duran Duran live in London this summer and get tickets here: https://duranduran.com/
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Richard Barbieri joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt on Rockonteurs
29 maart 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
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. Lees meer
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
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Greg Phillinganes joins Gary and Guy on the Rockonteurs podcast
22 maart 2026 · 1 uur
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. Lees meer
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.
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Edgar Wright on the Rockonteurs podcast
15 maart 2026 · 1 uur 10 min
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. Lees meer
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.
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Simon Napier-Bell joins the Rockonteurs
8 maart 2026 · 1 uur 11 min
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. Lees meer
Find out ore at simonnapierbell.com
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Ray Cooper joins Gary and Guy for Rockonteurs
1 maart 2026 · 1 uur 5 min
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. Lees meer
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
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Rusty Egan joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt on the Rockonteurs podcast
22 februari 2026 · 1 uur 8 min
This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are joined by drummer, DJ, musical trendsetter and co-founder of the Blitz Club in London. Lees meer
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
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Blues legend Paul Jones on the Rockonteurs podcast
15 februari 2026 · 1 uur 2 min
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. Lees meer
Find out more and see their live dates here: https://www.themanfreds.com/
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Slade drummer Don Powell joins Rockonteurs
8 februari 2026 · 1 uur 19 min
This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are joined by Slade drummer Don Powell. Lees meer
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.
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Jill Furmanovsky on the Rockonteurs podcast
1 februari 2026 · 1 uur 7 min
This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are delighted to welcome our good friend Jill Furmanovsky to the pod Lees meer
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/
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S11E1: John Power joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt for the new series of Rockonteurs
25 januari 2026 · 1 uur 9 min
This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are back! Guy and Gary welcome John Power to the show. Lees meer
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/
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S10E12: Steve Lillywhite joins Gary and Guy to celebrate 'Fairytale of New York'
11 december 2025 · 54 min
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. Lees meer
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 out more here: http://thepogues.lnk.to/FONYZoetrope
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S10E11: Lewis MacLeod joins Gary and Guy for a fun Christmas special
7 december 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
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. Lees meer
Tune in to hear all the fantastic impressions.
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S10E10: Steve Lukather joins the Rockonteurs
9 november 2025 · 1 uur 9 min
This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt welcome the brilliant Steve Lukather to the podcast. Lees meer
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/
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S10E9: KT Tunstall joins the Rockonteurs
2 november 2025 · 1 uur 7 min
This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt welcome KT Tunstall to the show. Lees meer
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: https://www.kttunstall.com/
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S10E8: Dave Rowntree from Blur joins the Rockonteurs
26 oktober 2025 · 51 min
This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome Blur drummer Dave Rowntree to the show. Lees meer
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: https://www.diggersfactory.com/merch/326845/david-rowntree-no-one-you-know-early-blur-photos
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S10E7: Mani from The Stone Roses joins the Rockonteurs
19 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 3 min
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. Lees meer
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.
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S10E6: Richard Branson talks to Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
12 oktober 2025 · 44 min
This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome a true visionary of the music business. Lees meer
Guy and Gary welcome Richard Branson to Rockonteurs to discuss the early days of the Virgin empire, one that was built on music and culture.
Richard shares tales of starting a small record shop in London to sell his favourite new records, to signing some of the biggest artists in the world.
The Keith Richards story will go down as one of our all time favourites.
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S10E5: Robert Plant joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
5 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 6 min
This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome a true giant of music, Robert Plant. Lees meer
Guy and Gary join Robert at his house to discuss his incredible career and his new album ‘Saving Grace’ which is out now.
The album was 6 years in the making and Robert talks about the process, the band, and the songs that make up this collection.
He also talks about the early days of Led Zeppelin, his commitment to finding, recording and releasing music unlike anything he's made before and his UK dates in December.
Listen to Saving Grace here: https://robertplant.lnk.to/SavingGrace
www.RobertPlant.com
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S10E4: Sean Lennon talks to Gary and Guy about 'Power to the People'.
28 september 2025 · 55 min
This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome Sean Lennon to the show. Lees meer
Sean discusses this incredible upcoming ‘Power to the People’ boxset that he has mixed and produced - out on October 10th. It is a beautiful collection of recordings from his mother’s and father’s 1972 Madison Square Garden shows.
October 9th would also have been John Lennon’s 85th birthday and Sean discusses his father’s legacy and the duty of care he has over this very special archive.
Find out more about the album here: https://storeuk.johnlennon.com/
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S10E3: John Fogerty talks to Gary and Guy about 'Legacy'
21 september 2025 · 1 uur 3 min
This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome a true legend to the show, John Fogerty. Lees meer
John reflects on his incredible career, writing songs that will forever be part of the soundtrack to our lives like 'Proud Mary', 'Fortunate Son', 'Up Around the Bend’, and many many more.
Many of these have been recently re-recorded on a 20 track collection called 'Legacy: the Creedence Clearwater Revival years' which is out now.
John talks about hearing The Stones for the first time, writing Proud Mary, where the name CCR came from and not appearing on the Woodstock soundtrack!
Find out more about the album here: https://www.concordrecords.com/collections/john-fogerty
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S10E2: Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill talk to Gary and Guy
14 september 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome a wonderful partnership of band mates and best friends. Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill join Gary and Guy to discuss their new shared memoir ‘Our Secrets are the Same’ - which is out on October 2nd. Lees meer
It’s a candid, moving, and funny set of stories about how they have managed to stay so close and still continue to lead the creative charge of Simple Minds, a band who have sold over 60 million records.
Find out more about the book here: https://www.simpleminds.com/our-secrets-are-the-same-memoir-book-by-jim-kerr-charlie-burchill/
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S10E1: The Blitz Club special with Boy George
7 september 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are back after the summer break and we head to the Design Museum in London. Opening in September is a fascinating exhibition that celebrates the iconic and influential Blitz - "the club that shaped the 80s". It was a hotbed of music, fashion, and culture in the late 70s and early 80s that helped influence the entire decade. Lees meer
We meet up with Boy George to talk about the club, the scene it shaped and its lasting impact, that is still felt today.
The Design Museum exhibition on the Blitz Club opens on September 20th and runs until the spring of 2026.
Find out more at: www.designmuseum.org
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Bonus Episode - Oasis Live 25 and Ozzy!
3 augustus 2025 · 21 min
In a surprise bonus episode, Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt discuss the incredible reaction to the Oasis Live 25 reunion shows. Lees meer
Rockonteurs will return in September for a new season with some incredible guests. In the meantime, watch some of the best episodes on our YouTube page.
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S9E23: End of Season Review
6 juli 2025 · 29 min
Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt take a look back at this most recent season and discuss some of their highlights. Lees meer
Rockonteurs will return in September for a new season with some incredible guests. In the meantime, watch some of the best episodes on our YouTube page.
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S9E22: A tribute to Mick Ralphs with Joe Elliott
29 juni 2025 · 49 min
This week on the show Guy and Gary are joined by the walking, talking, rocking and rolling musical encyclopedia Joe Elliott. They chat about the recent passing of some iconic artists including founding member of Mott the Hoople and Bad Company, Mick Ralphs. Lees meer
Joe is an honorary Rockonteur and takes time out from the busy Def Leppard US tour to chat to Guy and Gary on the show.
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S9E21: Dylan Jones joins Gary and Guy to talk about an incredible year for music
15 juni 2025 · 1 uur 5 min
This week on Rockonteurs, we’re joined by journalist and author Dylan Jones, here to talk to Gary and Guy about his fascinating new book '1975: The Year the World Forgot'. Spoiler: you’ll never look at that year the same again. Lees meer
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S9E20: Gary and Guy investigate famous missing instruments!
8 juni 2025 · 42 min
This week on the show Guy and Gary are unexpectedly without a guest…BUT they discuss the hunt for the missing guitar from Back to The Future after the cast launched an appeal this week, that you can see here: Lees meer
https://youtu.be/m6RdBMtAgSA
They also discuss other infamous missing guitars some of which have never been seen again and some of which have remarkably been found including the very guitar Gary played ‘True' on at Live Aid that was “missing” for years!
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S9E19: Hamish Stuart from Average White Band joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
31 mei 2025 · 1 uur 7 min
This week on the Rockonteurs podcast Guy and Gary welcome guitarist, bassist, singer and producer Hamish Stuart to the podcast. Hamish is also an original member of the Average White Band. Hamish talks about his musical influences, his incredible (and much sampled) work with the AWB and his long career and friendship with Ringo Starr. Lees meer
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S9E18: Rick Beato joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
25 mei 2025 · 1 uur 8 min
This week on the Rockonteurs podcast we welcome, artist, musician and YouTube sensation Rick Beato to the show. Lees meer
Gary and Guy talk to Rick about his career as a musician then turned producer, his musical passions and influences and how he turned that into one of the most successful YouTube pages on the internet.
You can watch his channel at https://www.youtube.com/RickBeato
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S9E17: Adam Duritz from Counting Crows joins Gary Kemp & Guy Pratt
18 mei 2025 · 59 min
This week on the Rockonteurs podcast we welcome Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz to the show. Counting Crows have sold over 20 million albums since they formed in the early 90s. Their debut ‘August and Everything After’ was a global smash and included the timeless classic ‘Mr Jones’. In this episode Adam talks about his early influences, his friendship with Kurt Cobain, the struggles of such a meteoric rise, and the wonderful new album ‘Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets!’ - which is out now. Lees meer
The band return to the UK in October for a string of arena shows. Find out more here: https://www.countingcrows.com/
Listen to the new album here: https://countingcrows.lnk.to/BMTCSWE
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S9E16: Andy Newmark chats to Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
11 mei 2025 · 1 uur 16 min
This week on the Rockonteurs podcast we welcome one of the greatest and most respected drummers in the business to the show, it’s Andy Newmark. Lees meer
Andy talks to Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt about his time as a member of Sly and the Family Stone and how he got that gig before going on to work with the likes of John Lennon, Carly Simon, David Bowie, Ronnie Wood, and Roxy Music.
He’s clearly a great drummer, but also a tremendous storyteller and this is an instant classic episode.
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S9E15: Holly Johnson chats to Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
4 mei 2025 · 1 uur 7 min
This week on the Rockonteurs podcast we welcome Holly Johnson to the show. Holly has one of the most instantly recognisable voices of the 80s and he continues to record and tour. He’ll be off around the UK later in May and June on the ‘Welcome to the Pleasuredome’ tour before heading to Europe in October. Lees meer
Holly chats to Guy and Gary about his early influences growing up in Liverpool and the music scene of the local bars and clubs that inspired a generation. He talks about Frankie Goes To Hollywood and their decade defining songs of that era. Holly doesn’t hold back in telling some incredible stories.
Find out more about his upcoming UK and Europe tour here: https://hollyjohnson.com/
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