Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

Joe Elliott, the legendary frontman of Def Leppard, shares his journey from Sheffield to rock superstardom. He reflects on his early influences like Bowie and Bolan, and the impact of the 70s glam rock scene. Elliott discusses the making of iconic albums like 'Pyromania' and 'Hysteria,' including the heart-wrenching story of drummer Rick Allen's accident. The conversation also touches on the band's connection with new audiences, including collaborations with modern artists. Filled with nostalgia, this chat is a celebration of rock and resilience.

This week on Rockonteurs we are joined by Adam Clayton from U2. What can you say about this band? Consistently one of the biggest groups of the last 40 years, hit albums, game changing tours, musically diverse, incredibly creative and risk taking and utter masters of their craft. U2 are one of the truly greatest bands of all time. On the show this week we have an in-depth conversation with Adam about the origins of the band, their influences, the early struggles and the huge success that followed. We discuss the ‘born with’ charisma of Bono who was a ready-made rock star, the virtuoso talent of the Edge and the dedication and passion of Larry. It is a fascinating insight into the workings of a band who will never be forgotten and who continue to create a stunning body of music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the brothers reunite as Martin Kemp joins his older brother Gary on Rockonteurs, along with co-host Guy Pratt it’s a fascinating hour of conversation from discussing musical hero’s through to Spandau, The Krays and even Martin’s appearance on Gary’s new album In Solo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the show we speak to Harry Shearer – an honorary rockstar! Well, he can play the bass!Harry has had an incredible career thus far that includes American radio drama, Saturday Night Live, Spinal Tap and The Simpsons – to name just a few.We take a whistle stop journey through that impressive CV and get the low down on how Tap almost never got made in the first place and we hear how Harry ended voicing some of those iconic characters in the longest running animated show in TV history, The Simpsons! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Rockonteurs we meet Fairport Convention founder Richard Thompson. Richard rose to fame in the 1960’s as the lead guitarist and songwriter in Fairport and in this open and honest conversation he talks to Guy and Gary about his passion for music, playing in a school band with Hugh Cornwell, the folk scene of the 1960’s, the bands terrible car crash in 1969 and his subsequent success as a solo artist. He’s achieved so much, written some incredible songs and his book Fairport, Folk Rock and Finding My Voice, 1967–75 is a beautiful read. It’s out now!   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, in a short but personal conversation, Guy and Gary chat to Marianne Faithfull. Marianne has been making music for over 50 years and is part of the very fabric of British 60’s culture.On the show this week she talks about her friendship with Anita Pallenberg, her relationship with the Stones, her new collection of romantic poetry ‘She Walks in Beauty’ and also her recent poor health and slow recovery as a result of catching the corona virus last year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, another musical superstar on Rockonteurs as Guy and Gary meet co-founder and songwriter with Kiss, Paul Stanley. Kiss are simply huge, they are one of the best-selling bands of all time, their tours continue to rank among the highest grossing on the planet, and they hold the title as America’s all time No.1 Gold record award-winning group! But away from the instantly recognisable Starchild costumes, make up and persona, Paul Stanley is a huge fan of soul, Motown and Philly soul. His new album ‘Now and Then’ is a collection of classic covers and original songs that sit beautifully amongst their peers.He’s also a charming man and we're delighted he’s joining us this week on the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Rockonteurs, we welcome Noel Gallagher to the show. Noel has cemented his position as one of the true great British songwriters and this month he celebrates the 10th anniversary of Noel Gallagher and the High Flying Birds. Speaking to Guy and Gary, he talks about his continued passion for song writing, his time in Oasis, those record breaking Knebworth gigs in 1996 and how the High Flying Birds took flight… Noel tells some incredible stories and this is another great episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Mick Fleetwood, co-founder of Fleetwood Mac, as he shares his heartfelt journey through music. He expresses gratitude for Peter Green's influence and reflects on the complexities of the band's most famous albums. The discussion reveals the intricacies of band dynamics and touches on the band's future. Mick recounts humorous anecdotes from life on the road and highlights the importance of collaboration in creating their iconic sound. Enjoy a nostalgic dive into the legacy of one of rock's biggest bands!

This week we meet the delightful Mica Paris for a chat on Rockonteurs. What a voice and what a talent.Mica takes us on a journey from her introduction to music in the local gospel choir at church, to smash hit singles like ‘My One Temptation’ through to working with artists like Luther, Whitney and Prince.A great artist, a brilliant storyteller and a wonderful woman, Mica Paris joins Guy Pratt and Gary Kemp this week on the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.