Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

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.
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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/CF50

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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/rustyegan

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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/

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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.

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Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions
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