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Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

By: Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
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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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Episodes
  • Manchester Must Dance: Mike Pickering joins the Rockonteurs

    Manchester Must Dance: Mike Pickering joins the Rockonteurs
    Jun 13 2026

    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


    Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @pickering54 @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

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Music Video director Tim Pope joins the Rockonteurs podcast

    Music Video director Tim Pope joins the Rockonteurs podcast
    May 30 2026

    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 @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @timpopedirector @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

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Kathy Valentine joins the Rockonteurs to talk Go Go's and Clem Burke

    Kathy Valentine joins the Rockonteurs to talk Go Go's and Clem Burke
    May 23 2026

    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 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

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    59 mins
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an amazing collection of unique interviews recorded at the beginning of the great cough from legends of music. Gary and Guy are the best presenters,great banter but allowing each guest to fill the time.

a must for music fans and musicians alike

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