Happy New Year from Rockonteurs. This week join Gary and Guy for a chat with the delightful Clare Grogan. Clare is an acclaimed actress, best known for roles in films like Gregory's Girl and the TV show Red Dwarf. She is also the lead singer of Altered Images. This week she chats to Guy and Gary about her influences as a singer and songwriter and even how she influenced a certain smitten Mr Kemp to write some of the best songs from his catalogue on the 'True' album. Rockonteurs Live is coming on...
Dec 31, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Happy Christmas from the Rockonteurs. This week Guy and Gary chat to Roy Wood about his long and successful career in bands such as The Move, ELO and Wizzard. Would Roy really wish it could be Christmas every day? Find out more about the next Rockonteurs LIVE - a Quadrophenia special with director Franc Roddam and star Phil Daniels. It's on Feb 22nd at Battersea Power Station. All the details at www.Rockonteurs.com Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions. Hosted on Acast...
Dec 24, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 11
This week on the podcast, we welcome Graham Gouldman to Rockonteurs. Graham has enjoyed an extensive career, starting out writing songs for The Yardbirds, The Hollies, and Herman’s Hermits to name a few. Before embarking on a hugely successful career as a singer, guitarist, bass player and songwriter with 10cc. Their enduring classics include the seminal ‘I’m Not In Love’, ‘Rubber Bullets’ and ‘Dreadlock Holiday’ plus many many more. A delightful man with some great stories to share. Find out mo...
Dec 17, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 10
This week we welcome a true 60s icon to the podcast. Twiggy joins Gary and Guy to talk about her career in modelling, music, and film. She is part of the very fabric of the culture of this country and has some incredible stories to share. Twiggy also has her own podcast too, called 'Tea with Twiggy' and the latest episode features our very own Mr Kemp. Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 10, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 9
This week on Rockonteurs we welcome a producer who is as well-known as many of the incredible artists he has worked with. The name Steve Lillywhite is synonymous with some of the best albums, best artists, and best tracks. From XTC, Siouxsie, Talking Heads, Simple Minds, The Stones, The Pogues, Kirsty MacColl, Peter Gabriel, Joan Armatrading and U2. Steve has an unrivalled CV and has 6 Grammy Awards and has a CBE. He joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt to chat about his career in an interview that was...
Dec 03, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 8
This week on Rockonteurs, Guy and Gary welcome Suggs to the show. Madness are one of the UK’s finest and best selling bands. Their new album ‘Theatre of the Absurd presents C’est Le Vie’ is out NOW. Suggs talks openly about his childhood, joining the band, the huge hits of the 80s and their legendary ‘Madstock’ live shows that even caused an earthquake to register! Don’t miss their upcoming December tour – www.madness.co.uk Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions. Hosted...
Nov 26, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 7
This week on Rockonteurs, we welcome back our most popular guest, the return of David Coverdale. Always a total tour de force of fun and fabulous stories, David is celebrating his 50th anniversary since joining Deep Purple. Check out the special Gold Edition of the Purple Album that features the best tracks from his time with Deep Purple and there is also a beautiful photographic book out called ‘The Purple Tour’ which is stunning. Find out more at www.Whitesnake.com Rockonteurs is produced by B...
Nov 19, 2023•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 6
This week, it’s a special episode of the podcast, ‘Cambridge Audio presents Rockonteurs Live’. We are delighted to welcome Brit Award, Grammy Award and Ivor Novello Award winning artist and producer Trevor Horn back to the show. Join Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt as they grill Trevor about Buggles, Yes, Frankie, Seal and much more. Trevor has produced some of the best songs of all time and has some incredible and funny stories to share about a life creating the music we all love. His new album Echoes:...
Nov 12, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 5Ep. 5
This week on Rockonteurs we welcome British rock n’ roll royalty to the show, founding member of The Shadows, the one and only Bruce Welch. Chatting to Guy and Gary about the explosion of 50s and 60s pop and rock, he takes us from skiffle to The Shadows and that famous red strat!! Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions. Find out more at www.Rockonteurs.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 05, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 5Ep. 4
this week on Rockonteurs it’s time to break like the wind as we welcome legendary Spinal Tap bassist Derek Smalls to the podcast. Derek has a new single out, the controversial ‘Must Crush Barbie’ – and explains his reasons behind this protest song. Plus, we dive into the history of the most famous “rockumentary” of all time ‘This is Spinal Tap’. Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones and Ian Callaghan for Gimme Sugar Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 28, 2023•45 min
Johnny Marr is back for ‘Marr’s Guitars’. We welcome Johnny Marr back to Rockonteurs to talk about his beautiful new book called ‘Marr’s Guitars’ which is out now. We love Johnny and this is a stunning coffee table book that features a wide collection of images from Johnny’s extensive collection. We talk about the book and, as always Johnny is full of great stories about a lifetime making music including the time Noel Gallagher trashed one of his guitars at an Oasis gig… Rockonteurs is produced ...
Oct 21, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 2
We are BACK! Rockonteurs Returns and we have some great guests to share with you in the coming weeks. Plus news of another exciting live shows very soon. First up, Guy Pratt and Gary Kemp are joined by Davey Johnstone who has been Elton John’s guitarist since 1971. Davey has some incredible stories to tell of a life on the road with Elton, working with Lennon, Little Richard, and his extensive guitar collection. It's good to be back! Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productio...
Oct 14, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 5Ep. 1
This week, it is our final summer ‘Best Of’ before Guy and Gary head off on tour to Australia with Nick Mason. This episode puts the Rock in Rockonteurs – with the very best ‘rock gods’ from our show so far! Including Brian Johnson, Joe Elliott, Noddy Holder, Alice Cooper, Jon Bon Jovi, Mick Fleetwood…oh and David Coverdale! Rockonteurs will return very soon! The series is produced by Ben Jones and Ian Callaghan for Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
Sep 09, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 37
This week Guy and Gary share some of their favourite moments from our 80s icons. Guests include Jim Kerr, Andy McCluskey, Simon Le Bon, Belinda Carlisle, Toyah, Rick Astley, Curt Smith, oh and a certain Martin Kemp. Some of our favourite people from our favourite decade. Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones and Ian Callaghan for Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 02, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 4Ep. 36
This week, coming to direct from the guest house in Eastbourne, Guy and Gary present more of the best of Rockonteurs. This week, we dive into the archive for the best guests from the 60s. Bona fide legends, that include Shel Talmy, Colin Blunstone, Nick Mason, Marianne Faithful, Jerry Shirley and Hank Marvin. Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones and Ian Callaghan for Gimme Sugar Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 26, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 35
Ahead of the return of Gary and Guy with more brand-new episodes of Rockonteurs, here is the first of a few ‘Best Of’ episodes. Starting with ‘Guitar Heroes’ – featuring the likes of Johnny Marr, Scott Gorham, Steve Van Zandt, Noel Gallagher, Nile Rodgers, Mike Campbell, Phil Manzanera, and Joan Armatrading. Rockonteurs is back soon! This episode was produced by Ian Callaghan for Gimme Sugar Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 19, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 34
In our final episode of this series, Gary and Guy chat to Andy Taylor. Andy continues to enjoy a remarkable career that has taken him from Duran Duran, and The Power Station, to Thunder, Reef and his solo career. much more. Plus, we get an emotional update on his health situation and the lowdown on his new album ‘Man’s a Wolf to Man’. Rockonteurs returns in September. Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones and Ian Callaghan for Gimme Sugar Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Jul 22, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 4Ep. 33
This week on the podcast, we welcome legendary music manager Andrew Loog Oldham back to Rockonteurs. We’d barely scratched the service on his first episode, so back by popular demand Andrew returns with stunning tales of a lifelong love affair with music and of course, his time managing The Rolling Stones. Rockonteurs is produced by Ian Callaghan and Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 15, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 32
This week on Rockonteurs, we are joined by the current Poet laureate Simon Armitage. Simon is a music obsessive and always wanted to be in a band or be a rock star. Raised on a diet of The Smiths, B52’s, Joy Division and many more. He is a fascinating character with incredible tales on the impact that both Ted Hughes AND David Bowie had on his upbringing in small town rural life in the early 70s. Listen to Simon's band Lyr and check out their latest release 'The Ultraviolet Age' which is out now...
Jul 08, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 31
This week Guy and Gary are joined by the man known as ‘The Voice of Rock’ – the wonderful Glenn Hughes! Talking about his remarkable career as a singer and a bassist in bands like Trapeze, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple. He tells such great stories of a lifelong love affair with music and his autobiography is a must read! See Glenn performing Classic Deep Purple Live across the UK this July. Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones and Ian Callaghan for Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Jul 01, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 30
This week on the podcast, Gary and Guy chat to a Rock n Roll legend, who was among the first generation of British pop stars to emerge in the 1950s. We are delighted to welcome Marty Wilde to Rockonteurs. With tales of being a teen idol, Cliff, Tommy Steele, The Beatles, and his daughter Kim Wilde, this is a fascinating account of a life in showbiz from a legend who continues to perform and record. Rockonteurs is produced by Ian Callaghan and Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions. Hosted on Acas...
Jun 24, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 29
This week on Rockonteurs, Gary and Guy chat with James frontman Tim Booth. James formed in the 80s and created some huge iconic hits in the 90s with ‘Sit Down’ ‘Laid’ and ‘She’s a Star’ to name a few. James have also had the pleasure of working repeatedly with Brian Eno and Tim shares some great stories of studio time with Brian, his influences, his respect for Coldplay and the new album ‘Be Open to the Wonderful’ a stunning collection of some of their biggest hits, reimagined with a 22-piece or...
Jun 17, 2023•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 28
This week on Rockonteurs, Gary and Guy chat to drummer Jerry Shirley from Humble Pie. With some fascinating tales of working with Syd Barrett, John Entwistle, Steve Marriott and many more. He’s a lovely fella with some great stories. The Syd Barrett film, ‘Have You Got It Yet’ is out now at selected cinemas. Sign up for Rockonteurs Extra to enjoy bonus episodes, video clips, exclusive listener Q&A’s and access to early bird tickets for our next live show. Find out more at www.Rockonteurs.com...
Jun 10, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 27
This week is our very first LIVE show. Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt is LIVE from the legendary Screen on the Green with some special guests from that iconic punk show of 1976. We are joined by Steve Diggle from the Buzzcocks and Glen Matlock from the Sex Pistols for a fascinating and funny conversation about that special night, the legacy it left on music lovers and their memories of the gig. Sign up for Rockonteurs EXTRA and you can watch the show too, along with bonus episodes, lis...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 27
This week Guy and Gary chat with Ron and Russell Mael aka Sparks. They have been releasing music since the last 1960s and their hits include ‘This Town Ain’t Big Enough For The Both Of Us’ and ‘The Number One Song in Heaven’. They are hugely influential with fans such as Edgar Wright, The Smiths, Joy Division, New Order, Bjork and Cate Blanchett to name a few. They release their new album ‘The Girl is Crying in Her Latte’ on May 26, their 26th album! Remember to sign up at www.Rockonteurs.com fo...
May 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 26
This week on Rockonteurs, Guy and Gary chat to the Queen of songwriting, the one and only Diane Warren. She has written 9 No.1 and 32 top 10 hits in the USA, she has won Grammy’s, Emmys, Golden Globes and an honourary Oscar. Diane has written tracks for Belinda Carlisle, Aerosmith, Starship, Celine Dion, Meatloaf, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Whitney Houston, Cher, Aretha Franklin and many more. Don’t forget to sign up to Rockonteurs EXTRA to get bonus episodes, exclusive content and video, access to ear...
May 20, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 25
This week on Rockonteurs we welcome lifelong friend of David Bowie, Geoff MacCormack to the podcast. Geoff met David when they were at school and remained friends throughout David’s incredible career. Geoff provided backing vocals on various tracks on Young Americans, co-wrote songs on Diamond Dogs and took thousands of photos of his friend. Many of which can be seen in the stunning photographic memoir ‘David Bowie: Rock n Roll with Me’ – which includes a wonderful afterword from David. Rockonte...
May 13, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 24
Stewart Copeland returns to Rockonteurs for a face-to-face chat with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt. Diving into the origins of The Police, his new book called ‘The Police Diaries’ – out later this year and his live tour of re-worked, new orchestrations of some of the band’s biggest hits, called ‘Deranged’. Stewart is the perfect Rockonteur, great stories from a truly great artist. Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
May 06, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 23
This week on Rockonteurs we chat to Superlungs himself, Terry Reid! Terry is a bit of a legend and has worked with the likes of the Stones, Graham Nash, Ike and Tina Turner and was almost in Led Zeppelin. Those stories and more on this wonderful episode. Terry plays Ronnie Scott’s in London in June, so get yourself a ticket. Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 29, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 22
This week Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt welcome Mick Hucknall to the Rockonteurs podcast. In a fascinating and frank conversation, Mick shares the story of the band, his influences and inspirations and he gives us the lowdown on the new album from Simply Red called ‘Time’ which is out on May 26th. Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 22, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 21
