Richard Barbieri joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt on Rockonteurs

Richard Barbieri joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt on Rockonteurs

Author: Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt March 29, 2026 Duration: 1:02:49

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


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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.
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