Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

Author: Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt Language: English Episodes: 50
Tune into Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt for a backstage pass to music history, hosted by two genuine insiders who lived it. Gary Kemp, the Spandau Ballet songwriter behind anthems like ‘True’ and ‘Gold’, teams up with legendary session bassist Guy Pratt, whose playing underpinned tracks for Pink Floyd and Madonna. Together, they bypass the usual fan questions and press tour anecdotes to dig into the real stories behind real music. This podcast thrives on conversations with the artists, producers, and engineers who were actually in the room, pulling back the curtain on what really happened during those iconic recording sessions, chaotic tours, and career-defining moments. You’ll hear firsthand accounts of the creative clashes, the spontaneous genius, and the sheer hard graft that shaped classic rock and pop. The tone is more like a chat between old friends who happen to have incredible rolodexes, full of laughter, surprising revelations, and a deep, authentic respect for the craft. Each episode feels like you’re eavesdropping on a fascinating, insider conversation you won’t get anywhere else, all grounded in the hosts’ own vast experiences on stage and in the studio. It’s essential listening for anyone who loves the stories behind the songs.
Episodes
Paul Carrack joins the Rockonteurs for a brand new series [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:27
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…
Lulu joins the Rockonteurs podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:56
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…
Deep Purple join the Rockonteurs podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:47
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 t…
Manchester Must Dance: Mike Pickering joins the Rockonteurs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:22
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 Beatle…
Music Video director Tim Pope joins the Rockonteurs podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:42
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 Oate…
Kathy Valentine joins the Rockonteurs to talk Go Go's and Clem Burke [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:47
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 helpe…
Foo Fighter's Chris Shiflett joins the Rockonteurs podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:31
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…
Dave Hill from Slade joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:40
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…
Radiohead bassist Colin Greenwood joins the Rockonteurs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:24
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 in…