Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

This week on Rockonteurs Guy and Gary chat with Peter Asher.Singer, songwriter, manager, and producer, he is another gentleman of the swinging 60s.Half of Peter and Gordon, he was very close to The Beatles and Peter and Gordon’s debut single was even a Lennon and McCartney number.As a record executive, Peter helped shape the careers of James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt to name but two. He is full of fascinating stories, and this is another genuine rockonteur. Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Rockonteurs, Gary and Guy talk to a super-producer whose name is as recognisable as the artists he works with. His credits include producing Lou Reed, Aerosmith, Kiss, Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel, Taylor Swift and Alice Cooper to name a few. We are delighted to welcome Bob Ezrin to the podcast.It's a deep dive into a 5-decade career and if you are a fan of Alice Cooper or Pink Floyd then this is one not to miss!Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Guy and Gary chat to a man ingrained in the very fabric of 60s pop culture, Andrew Loog Oldham. From his early days working in fashion with Mary Quant to music PR for Dylan and the Beatles to managing The Rolling Stones, Andrew led the charge for swinging London. He helped propel the group to new levels of success and produced all of their early recordings. With stories of Mick and Keith, Paul and John, and even Phil Spector this a real-life musical history lesson.Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones and Ian Callaghan for Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Rockonteurs we chat with a man who has been ‘Rockin’ All Over The World’ since the 60s and shows no sign of stopping. Francis Rossi joins Gary and Guy from the road as he continues the latest UK tour for Status Quo. With tales of life on the road, his special relationship with Rick and memories of some of the biggest music events of all time, this is one not to miss. Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Rockonteurs, Guy and Gary welcome Richard Hawley to the show.A member of the Britpop band ‘Longpigs’, then ‘Pulp’ and then a very successful career as a solo artist. Richard is a Sheffield lad born and bred and, in this episode, he talks passionately about his origins, his father's influence and his work with the likes of Lisa Marie Presley, Weller, Arctic Monkeys and Duane Eddy. We also have huge hair envy of this great man!Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rockonteurs returns for a brand-new series. Guy and Gary are back off the tour and ready to chat! Joining us for episode 1 is a dedicated follower of fashion, a well-respected man and someone you’d want to listen to all day and all of the night – we welcome Dave Davies to the podcast. An originator, a legend, and a lovely, lovely man. Dave tells us all about his book ‘Living on a Thin Line’ and some exciting Record Store Day 2022 releases. Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Rockonteurs we chat with one of the all-time great bass players and part of the inner sanctum of The Rolling Stones since 1994, we welcome Darryl Jones to the podcast. Darryl has enjoyed a remarkable career thus far. He started playing with Miles Davis in the ’80s before working with Sting in 1985. In 1993 he auditioned to join the Stones after Bill Wyman retired and since 1994, he’s recorded and played with the band since. In this episode, he talks with such warmth about his special relationship with Charlie Watts, playing with Miles and Sting and his new documentary ‘In The Blood’, which is out now on Amazon Prime. Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Rockonteurs we chat with actor and musician Paddy Considine. Paddy has starred in some tremendous film and TV projects like Stoned, 24-Hour Party People, Hot Fuzz, and Tyrannosaur (which he wrote and directed) and, of course, most recently as King Viserys Targaryen in the epic House of the Dragon.But Paddy has always been a musician and his band Riding The Low (loved by Tim Burgess) comes highly recommended by Gary and Guy.Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Rockonteurs, Gary and Guy chat to the musician, producer, composer, and entrepreneur Thomas Dolby. Thomas emerged as a successful artist in the 1980s with hits such as “Hyperactive” and “She Blinded Me with Science”. As a synth pioneer, he has played with artists from Foreigner, Def Leppard, Thompson Twins and David Bowie. He is also a fantastic storyteller! Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Rockonteurs, Gary and Guy continue their US tour with Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets but still find time to chat to a guitar hero of theirs, Chris Spedding. Chris has been described as “one of the UK’s most versatile guitarists”. As such he’s played with The Pretenders, Roxy Music, Elton John, Art Garfunkel, Ginger Baker and Paul McCartney. He also produced the very first Sex Pistols recordings. Today it’s Chris's chance to shine and tell the stories behind his life in music. Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.