Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
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Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

253 episodes

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

What this show covers

Rock historyDavid BowieClassic rockSongwritingMarco PirroniPunkKings RoadAdam and the AntsBeatles historyRock guitarEarl SlickJohn LennonGerry BeckleyAmericaMerciful

What listeners will find here

Marco Pirroni on punk’s Kings Road spark and the rise of Adam and the Ants
Marco Pirroni joins Guy Pratt and Gary Kemp to talk about the mid-70s punk explosion, his time in the Kings Road scene, and meeting Adam Ant. The episode follows that path into the run of Number 1 records they created together.
Earl Slick talks Bowie, Lennon, and a life in rock
Guitarist Earl Slick joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt for a conversation about his remarkable career, including working with David Bowie and John Lennon. The episode also includes Guy’s overview of Gary’s new book on Brian Epstein and the Beatles.
Gerry Beckley reflects on America’s classics and his solo chapter
Gerry Beckley joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt to talk about his career with America and his more recent solo work. Expect stories spanning the band’s biggest songs, major milestones, and the release of his latest album, Merciful.
Kim Carnes looks back on a lifetime of songwriting and recording
Kim Carnes joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt to talk about her career in music, from wanting to write songs at a very young age to collaborating with some of the all-time greats. The conversation also touches on her upcoming 10-CD box set, Universal Songs.
Paul Carrack opens the new Rockonteurs series with soul, classics and career stories
Paul Carrack kicks off the new Rockonteurs series with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt. The episode spotlights his distinctive soulful voice, his work with Ace, Squeeze and Mike + The Mechanics, and the songs that made him a standout artist.

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