Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
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<p>Rockonteurs is a podcast all about the real stories behind real music.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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June 27, 2026
Lulu joins the Rockonteurs podcast
<p>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. </p><p>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! </p><p>Find out more about her upcoming live dates: www.luluofficial.com</p><p>Her new album ‘Let The Girl Sing’ is out on 4th September. Pre-order it here: https://lulu.tmstor.es/</p><br><p>Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @lulukc @gimmesugarproductions </p><p> </p><p>Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.</p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Rockonteurs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Rockonteurs</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs</a></p><p>Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 20, 2026
Deep Purple join the Rockonteurs podcast
<p>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!’. </p><p>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. </p><br><p>Find out more: <a href="http://www.deeppurple.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.deeppurple.com</a></p><p>Pre-Order the album here: <a href="https://deeppurple.lnk.to/SPLAT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://deeppurple.lnk.to/SPLAT</a></p><br><p>Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp deeppurple_official @gimmesugarproductions </p><p> </p><p>Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.</p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Rockonteurs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Rockonteurs</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs</a></p><p>Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 13, 2026
Manchester Must Dance: Mike Pickering joins the Rockonteurs
<p>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. </p><p>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. </p><p>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.</p><p>Order the book here: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Manchester-Must-Dance-Madness-Moving/dp/1526190567" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Manchester-Must-Dance-Madness-Moving/dp/1526190567</a></p><br><p>Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @pickering54 @gimmesugarproductions </p><p> </p><p>Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.</p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Rockonteurs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Rockonteurs</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs</a></p><p>Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt?
<p>Rockonteurs is a podcast all about the real stories behind real music.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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