Podcasts about rockonteurs

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/IShootRockStarsInstagram @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/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/kathyvalentineInstagram @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/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by Foo Fighters lead guitarist Chris Shiflett. Chris joined the band in 1999 and talks to Gary and Guy about growing up a punk and rock fan, picking up the guitar, and how he found himself in one of the biggest rock bands in the world. He's down the earth, a passionate music fan and, as we find out a fellow Gooner with Gary and they talk about Arsenal's recent success. Listen to Chris's solo work here: linktr.ee/chrisshiflettmusicInstagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @shifty71 @foofighters @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by Foo Fighters lead guitarist Chris Shiflett. Chris joined the band in 1999 and talks to Gary and Guy about growing up a punk and rock fan, picking up the guitar, and how he found himself in one of the biggest rock bands in the world. He's down the earth, a passionate music fan and, as we find out a fellow Gooner with Gary and they talk about Arsenal's recent success. Listen to Chris's solo work here: linktr.ee/chrisshiflettmusicInstagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @shifty71 @foofighters @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, and as requested by Noel Gallagher, we welcome Dave Hill from Slade to the show. With a range of tales from days on the road with Slade to his continued close relationship with Noddy, and we hear about his new record due out in the autumn. 'Dirty Foot Lane' is Dave's first ever solo LP and is produced by Noddy's son Django Holder. Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @davehillsslade @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, and as requested by Noel Gallagher, we welcome Dave Hill from Slade to the show. With a range of tales from days on the road with Slade to his continued close relationship with Noddy, and we hear about his new record due out in the autumn. 'Dirty Foot Lane' is Dave's first ever solo LP and is produced by Noddy's son Django Holder. Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @davehillsslade @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week performance poet John Cooper Clarke joins Gary and Guy to talk about his career, from his discovery of the powers of poetry at school to his status today as something of a national treasure. Always a fan of music, and galvanised by the Beatles and The Stones, he tried his hand playing bass in a band, but soon found he wanted to work with words, and began writing and performing his own poetry. In this episode he discusses Dylan, Ronnie Wood as a style icon and how being covered by the Arctic Monkeys has brought his work to the attention of billions. John is touring the UK in October and November 2026 - find out more at linktr.ee/johncooperclarkeInstagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @johncooperclarke @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week performance poet John Cooper Clarke joins Gary and Guy to talk about his career, from his discovery of the powers of poetry at school to his status today as something of a national treasure. Always a fan of music, and galvanised by the Beatles and The Stones, he tried his hand playing bass in a band, but soon found he wanted to work with words, and began writing and performing his own poetry. In this episode he discusses Dylan, Ronnie Wood as a style icon and how being covered by the Arctic Monkeys has brought his work to the attention of billions. John is touring the UK in October and November 2026 - find out more at linktr.ee/johncooperclarkeInstagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @johncooperclarke @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome a hugely talented artist and (another) bassist to the show, it's Colin Greenwood of Radiohead.Colin is the very definition of a Rockonteur, as he talks about his early influences, the “make or break” early days of his band, a working with Nick Cave. He also talks to Gary and Guy about the recent live dates from Radiohead that were so well received, reminding us all of the unique position Radiohead have created as the best alternative rock act in the world. Image by Margaret Brownhttps://www.wasteheadquarters.com/Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @radiohead @colingreenwood @gimmesugarproductions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome a hugely talented artist and (another) bassist to the show, it's Colin Greenwood of Radiohead.Colin is the very definition of a Rockonteur, as he talks about his early influences, the “make or break” early days of his band, a working with Nick Cave. He also talks to Gary and Guy about the recent live dates from Radiohead that were so well received, reminding us all of the unique position Radiohead have created as the best alternative rock act in the world. Image by Margaret Brownhttps://www.wasteheadquarters.com/Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @radiohead @colingreenwood @gimmesugarproductions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are BACK and joined by founding member of Duran Duran, Nick Rhodes. In a fascinating and utterly original conversation he talks to Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt about his early influences, starting the band in Birmingham and he tells a great story about hanging out with Andy Warhol in New York in the 80s.Nick also talks about Duran Duran's live show in Hyde Park this summer and the new music from the band that continues with the latest single ‘Free to Love' featuring Nile Rodgers out on the 23rd April.Listen to the new track here: https://orcd.co/freetoloveSee Duran Duran live in London this summer and get tickets here: https://duranduran.com/Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @duranduran @gimmesugarproductions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are BACK and joined by founding member of Duran Duran, Nick Rhodes. In a fascinating and utterly original conversation he talks to Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt about his early influences, starting the band in Birmingham and he tells a great story about hanging out with Andy Warhol in New York in the 80s.Nick also talks about Duran Duran's live show in Hyde Park this summer and the new music from the band that continues with the latest single ‘Free to Love' featuring Nile Rodgers out on the 23rd April.Listen to the new track here: https://orcd.co/freetoloveSee Duran Duran live in London this summer and get tickets here: https://duranduran.com/Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @duranduran @gimmesugarproductions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/HauntingsInstagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @richardbarbieri_music @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/HauntingsInstagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @richardbarbieri_music @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are joined by Greg Phillinganes. Greg is an incredible artist, keyboardist, vocalist, arranger and, as you'll hear he can tell a pretty good story too! In this episode he talks to his good friends Guy Pratt and Gary Kemp about his work with Stevie Wonder, The Jacksons, Eric Clapton and David Gilmour to name but a few.The stories come thick and fast and Greg is one of our favourites. This is a must listen from a good friend of the Rockonteurs. Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @greg_phillinganes_live @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are joined by Greg Phillinganes. Greg is an incredible artist, keyboardist, vocalist, arranger and, as you'll hear he can tell a pretty good story too! In this episode he talks to his good friends Guy Pratt and Gary Kemp about his work with Stevie Wonder, The Jacksons, Eric Clapton and David Gilmour to name but a few.The stories come thick and fast and Greg is one of our favourites. This is a must listen from a good friend of the Rockonteurs. Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @greg_phillinganes_live @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are joined by filmmaker Edgar Wright. Edgar's film are synonymous with their amazing soundtracks from Shaun of the Dead, to Baby Driver, The Sparks Brothers and his recent action packed film The Running Man. This is a fascinating conversation about his music and film influences, what makes a great soundtrack, and even working with Guy on Spaced. The Running Man is available now to buy on DVD, Blu-Ray and on streaming and features some incredible extras and deleted scenes. Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @edgarwright @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are joined by filmmaker Edgar Wright. Edgar's film are synonymous with their amazing soundtracks from Shaun of the Dead, to Baby Driver, The Sparks Brothers and his recent action packed film The Running Man. This is a fascinating conversation about his music and film influences, what makes a great soundtrack, and even working with Guy on Spaced. The Running Man is available now to buy on DVD, Blu-Ray and on streaming and features some incredible extras and deleted scenes. Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @edgarwright @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are joined by the producer, manager, songwriter, and impresario Simon Napier-Bell. Simon talks about getting his foot in the door in the 60s, working and writing for Dusty Springfield, managing the Yardbirds and taking Wham to China in the 80s. Simon's is a remarkable career that hasn't slowed down one bit as he explains in this fascinating conversation with Gary and Guy. Find out ore at simonnapierbell.comInstagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @simon.napier.bell @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are joined by the producer, manager, songwriter, and impresario Simon Napier-Bell. Simon talks about getting his foot in the door in the 60s, working and writing for Dusty Springfield, managing the Yardbirds and taking Wham to China in the 80s. Simon's is a remarkable career that hasn't slowed down one bit as he explains in this fascinating conversation with Gary and Guy. Find out ore at simonnapierbell.comInstagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @simon.napier.bell @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are joined by the legendary percussionist Ray Cooper. Ray has performed with so many of our favourite artists over the years but is forever synonymous as being part of Elton John's band since 1972. In a fascinating conversation with Guy and Gary, Ray talks about a life with Elton and recording classic albums like 'Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy', a masterpiece that recently turned 50.You can but the 50th anniversary edition of that album here: https://eltonjohn.lnk.to/CF50Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @raycooperofficial @eltonjohn @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are joined by the legendary percussionist Ray Cooper. Ray has performed with so many of our favourite artists over the years but is forever synonymous as being part of Elton John's band since 1972. In a fascinating conversation with Guy and Gary, Ray talks about a life with Elton and recording classic albums like 'Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy', a masterpiece that recently turned 50.You can but the 50th anniversary edition of that album here: https://eltonjohn.lnk.to/CF50Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @raycooperofficial @eltonjohn @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are joined by drummer, DJ, musical trendsetter and co-founder of the Blitz Club in London.Gary and Guy chat to their pal Rusty Egan about his days with Rich Kids, Visage and helping set the British club scene at the Blitz. His stories come thick and fast but his impact on the music of the late 70s and 80s is undeniable. Rusty has a book out, 'Rusty Egan - The Autobiography' which chronicles those wonderfully influential days. Find out more here: https://linktr.ee/rustyeganInstagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @rustyegan @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are joined by drummer, DJ, musical trendsetter and co-founder of the Blitz Club in London.Gary and Guy chat to their pal Rusty Egan about his days with Rich Kids, Visage and helping set the British club scene at the Blitz. His stories come thick and fast but his impact on the music of the late 70s and 80s is undeniable. Rusty has a book out, 'Rusty Egan - The Autobiography' which chronicles those wonderfully influential days. Find out more here: https://linktr.ee/rustyeganInstagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @rustyegan @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Guy and Gary talk to a legendary British blues man. Paul Jones talks about finding the blues in the record stores of Portsmouth in the late 50s. He discusses his relationship with Brian Jones and his undeniable influence, the hits of Manfred Man, his solo career and continuing to tour in his 80s. Plus, Guy and Gary find out about some of their favourite films of Paul's from the late 60s.Find out more and see their live dates here: https://www.themanfreds.com/Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Guy and Gary talk to a legendary British blues man. Paul Jones talks about finding the blues in the record stores of Portsmouth in the late 50s. He discusses his relationship with Brian Jones and his undeniable influence, the hits of Manfred Man, his solo career and continuing to tour in his 80s. Plus, Guy and Gary find out about some of their favourite films of Paul's from the late 60s.Find out more and see their live dates here: https://www.themanfreds.com/Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are joined by Slade drummer Don Powell. Gary is very excited as Slade are one of the first bands he ever saw on stage and their live shows remain utterly legendary. Don was and remains a childhood hero!In this episode Don chats to Guy and Gary about how the band got together, his musical influences, the huge success the band enjoyed in the 70s, and a remarkable tale about the devastating accident that changed his life in 1973. Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @thedonpowellband @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are joined by Slade drummer Don Powell. Gary is very excited as Slade are one of the first bands he ever saw on stage and their live shows remain utterly legendary. Don was and remains a childhood hero!In this episode Don chats to Guy and Gary about how the band got together, his musical influences, the huge success the band enjoyed in the 70s, and a remarkable tale about the devastating accident that changed his life in 1973. Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @thedonpowellband @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are delighted to welcome our good friend Jill Furmanovsky to the podJill is one of the world's leading photographers and has spent her career photographing the great and the good from Rock N'RollIn this episode she chats to Guy and Gary about getting her first break and some of the amazing artists she has worked with that include The Who, Pink Floyd, Blondie, and The StonesYou can see more of her tremendous work here: https://www.jillfurmanovsky.com/Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @jillfurmanovsky @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are delighted to welcome our good friend Jill Furmanovsky to the podJill is one of the world's leading photographers and has spent her career photographing the great and the good from Rock N'RollIn this episode she chats to Guy and Gary about getting her first break and some of the amazing artists she has worked with that include The Who, Pink Floyd, Blondie, and The StonesYou can see more of her tremendous work here: https://www.jillfurmanovsky.com/Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @jillfurmanovsky @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are back! Guy and Gary welcome John Power to the show. John talks about the new Cast album ‘Yeah, Yeah, Yeah' out on January 30th and looks back at a wonderful year last year for Cast that included the Oasis tour and 30 years of ‘All Change'.He also talks about his days in The La's and the evolution to Cast. The new album is available to preorder now here: https://shop.castband.co.uk/Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @castbandofficial @johnpowermusic @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Produc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are back! Guy and Gary welcome John Power to the show. John talks about the new Cast album ‘Yeah, Yeah, Yeah' out on January 30th and looks back at a wonderful year last year for Cast that included the Oasis tour and 30 years of ‘All Change'.He also talks about his days in The La's and the evolution to Cast. The new album is available to preorder now here: https://shop.castband.co.uk/Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @castbandofficial @johnpowermusic @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Produc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, Gary and Guy quiz each other on great songs that were denied a No.1 and we welcome back our dear friend, the legendary record producer Steve Lillywhite to the show. Steve has worked with some of the biggest and best artists on the planet - and produced the nation's favourite Christmas song ‘Fairytale of New York'.In this special end of season episode, Steve talks about the song, the recording in summer 1987, the new live version he has mixed recorded at the Glasgow Barrowland in Dec 1987 and its enduring legacy. The new EP is out now and you can find out more here: http://thepogues.lnk.to/FONYZoetropeInstagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, Gary and Guy quiz each other on great songs that were denied a No.1 and we welcome back our dear friend, the legendary record producer Steve Lillywhite to the show. Steve has worked with some of the biggest and best artists on the planet - and produced the nation's favourite Christmas song ‘Fairytale of New York'.In this special end of season episode, Steve talks about the song, the recording in summer 1987, the new live version he has mixed recorded at the Glasgow Barrowland in Dec 1987 and its enduring legacy. The new EP is out now and you can find out more here: http://thepogues.lnk.to/FONYZoetropeInstagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we pay tribute to one of rock music's most legendary bass players, Gary "Mani" Mounfield of The Stone Roses and Primal Scream. We lost Mani in late November - far too soon. As tributes have poured in from many of our favorite bands including Oasis and Richard Ashcroft, we wanted to pay our own tribute to honor the man whose music and signature bass lines have left a lasting mark on all of us. In this episode, Brad and Carla reference The Rockonteurs podcast episode featuring Mani that aired in October. You can listen to it here (Apple, Spotify)Find the Playlist on Spotify + Apple Music.  If you like what you hear, please share, rate and review us!For mini playlists, follow us on The Mixtape Diaries Substack.Give us a follow on Twitter and Insta or send us an email at themixtapediariespodcast@gmail.com. Credits: Intro — the Februarys, "Does Your Father Know" / Outro - The Stone Roses, "Shoot You Down"

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt welcome the brilliant Steve Lukather to the podcast. Luke, as we call him, is the very definition of an artist. He's a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer. He's recorded on literally 1000's of tracks for 100s of artists from Boz Scaggs to Ringo Starr and Michael Jackson. He is also the last founding member of Toto and he talks to Guy and Gary about his influences, his experiences and his passion for music that continues to drive him daily. Find out more about Steve here: http://www.stevelukather.com/Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @stevelukatherofficial @totothemselves @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt welcome the brilliant Steve Lukather to the podcast. Luke, as we call him, is the very definition of an artist. He's a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer. He's recorded on literally 1000's of tracks for 100s of artists from Boz Scaggs to Ringo Starr and Michael Jackson. He is also the last founding member of Toto and he talks to Guy and Gary about his influences, his experiences and his passion for music that continues to drive him daily. Find out more about Steve here: http://www.stevelukather.com/Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @stevelukatherofficial @totothemselves @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt welcome KT Tunstall to the show. KT talks about her early musical influences having moved to an America as a young child, growing up adopted in a house where very little music was listened to but discovering that her biological parents were music obsessives. KT also talks about her breakout appearance on ‘Later' with Jools Holland and the 20th anniversary of her multi-million selling debut album ‘Eye to the Telescope' that is re-released on October 31st and includes 3 new tracks. You can buy the album and find out more here: https://www.kttunstall.com/Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @KTTunstall @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome Blur drummer Dave Rowntree to the show. Dave has recently released a beautiful book of intimate, candid, and never before seen photographs from the very early days of Blur. ‘No One You Know' is out now and chronicles the band's first adventures. Dave chats to Gary and Guy about those early days, his life with and without Blur, and shares stories of flying the band around, early trips to Japan with his Olympus OM10 camera, and Blur's triumphant 2023 shows at Wembley. You can buy the book here: https://www.diggersfactory.com/merch/326845/david-rowntree-no-one-you-know-early-blur-photosInstagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @davidrowntree @blurofficial @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome another bassist to the show. But Mani is NOT just any old bass player, he's the bass player from the Stone Roses.Mani joins Guy and Gary to talk about his musical journey that took him from the Roses to Primal Scream and back to the Roses, and while doing so managed to influence almost every kid that picked up a guitar or started a band since! It's an open, honest and typically Mancunian account of life at the forefront of one of the most important bands of a generation. Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome a true visionary of the music business.Guy and Gary welcome Richard Branson to Rockonteurs to discuss the early days of the Virgin empire, one that was built on music and culture. Richard shares tales of starting a small record shop in London to sell his favourite new records, to signing some of the biggest artists in the world. The Keith Richards story will go down as one of our all time favourites. www.Virgin.comInstagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @gimmesugarproductions @RichardBranson Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome a true giant of music, Robert Plant.Guy and Gary join Robert at his house to discuss his incredible career and his new album ‘Saving Grace' which is out now. The album was 6 years in the making and Robert talks about the process, the band, and the songs that make up this collection. He also talks about the early days of Led Zeppelin, his commitment to finding, recording and releasing music unlike anything he's made before and his UK dates in December. Listen to Saving Grace here: https://robertplant.lnk.to/SavingGracewww.RobertPlant.comInstagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @gimmesugarproductions @robertplantofficial Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome Sean Lennon to the show. Sean discusses this incredible upcoming ‘Power to the People' boxset that he has mixed and produced - out on October 10th. It is a beautiful collection of recordings from his mother's and father's 1972 Madison Square Garden shows. October 9th would also have been John Lennon's 85th birthday and Sean discusses his father's legacy and the duty of care he has over this very special archive. Find out more about the album here: https://storeuk.johnlennon.com/Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @gimmesugarproductions @Sean_ono_Lennon @johnlennon @yokoono Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome a true legend to the show, John Fogerty.John reflects on his incredible career, writing songs that will forever be part of the soundtrack to our lives like 'Proud Mary', 'Fortunate Son', 'Up Around the Bend', and many many more. Many of these have been recently re-recorded on a 20 track collection called 'Legacy: the Creedence Clearwater Revival years' which is out now. John talks about hearing The Stones for the first time, writing Proud Mary, where the name CCR came from and not appearing on the Woodstock soundtrack!Find out more about the album here: https://www.concordrecords.com/collections/john-fogertyInstagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @gimmesugarproductions @johnfogerty Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we welcome a wonderful partnership of band mates and best friends. Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill join Gary and Guy to discuss their new shared memoir ‘Our Secrets are the Same' - which is out on October 2nd. It's a candid, moving, and funny set of stories about how they have managed to stay so close and still continue to lead the creative charge of Simple Minds, a band who have sold over 60 million records. Find out more about the book here: https://www.simpleminds.com/our-secrets-are-the-same-memoir-book-by-jim-kerr-charlie-burchill/Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @gimmesugarproductions @simplemindsmusic Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are back after the summer break and we head to the Design Museum in London. Opening in September is a fascinating exhibition that celebrates the iconic and influential Blitz - "the club that shaped the 80s". It was a hotbed of music, fashion, and culture in the late 70s and early 80s that helped influence the entire decade. We meet up with Boy George to talk about the club, the scene it shaped and its lasting impact, that is still felt today. The Design Museum exhibition on the Blitz Club opens on September 20th and runs until the spring of 2026. Find out more at: www.designmuseum.orgInstagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @gimmesugarproductions @boygeorgeofficial Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a surprise bonus episode, Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt discuss the incredible reaction to the Oasis Live 25 reunion shows. Rockonteurs will return in September for a new season with some incredible guests. In the meantime, watch some of the best episodes on our YouTube page.Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @oasis @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productionswww.gimmesugar.co.ukEmail the show at rockonteurschannel@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt take a look back at this most recent season and discuss some of their highlights. Rockonteurs will return in September for a new season with some incredible guests. In the meantime, watch some of the best episodes on our YouTube page. Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productionswww.gimmesugar.co.ukEmail the show at rockonteurschannel@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Rockonteurs, we're joined by journalist and author Dylan Jones, here to talk to Gary and Guy about his fascinating new book '1975: The Year the World Forgot'. Spoiler: you'll never look at that year the same again.Instagram @rockonteurs @dylanjones @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productionswww.gimmesugar.co.ukEmail the show at rockonteurschannel@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast Guy and Gary welcome guitarist, bassist, singer and producer Hamish Stuart to the podcast. Hamish is also an original member of the Average White Band. Hamish talks about his musical influences, his incredible (and much sampled) work with the AWB and his long career and friendship with Ringo Starr. Instagram @averagewhiteband @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productionswww.gimmesugar.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.