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S8E11: Elvis Costello
This week on Rockonteurs we welcome Elvis Costello to the podcast. Elvis chats to Guy and Gary about the new ‘King of America’ boxset and some of the superb tracks off that album like ‘America Without Tears’. Elvis also talks about his well established and highly productive relationship with producer T-Bone Burnett, meeting Johnny Cash and how his father got an autographed photo of Duke Ellington.
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8. Edgar Wright on the Rockonteurs podcast
01:09:30||Season 11, Ep. 8This 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
7. Simon Napier-Bell joins the Rockonteurs
01:10:54||Season 11, Ep. 7This 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
6. Ray Cooper joins Gary and Guy for Rockonteurs
01:05:15||Season 11, Ep. 6This 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
5. Rusty Egan joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt on the Rockonteurs podcast
01:08:06||Season 11, Ep. 5This 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
4. Blues legend Paul Jones on the Rockonteurs podcast
01:01:51||Season 11, Ep. 4This 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
3. Slade drummer Don Powell joins Rockonteurs
01:18:32||Season 11, Ep. 3This 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
2. Jill Furmanovsky on the Rockonteurs podcast
01:06:59||Season 11, Ep. 2This 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
1. S11E1: John Power joins Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt for the new series of Rockonteurs
01:09:12||Season 11, Ep. 1This 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
12. S10E12: Steve Lillywhite joins Gary and Guy to celebrate 'Fairytale of New York'
54:16||Season 10, Ep. 12This 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