Rockonteurs is a podcast all about the real stories behind real music.
Presented by Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp, who wrote and performed megahits like ‘Gold’ and ‘True’, and Guy Pratt, a bass player who shaped songs for the likes of Madonna and Pink Floyd, you’ll hear exclusive stories of life on the road, in the studio and what really happened behind the scenes from artists who wrote, performed and produced the some of the biggest classic rock and pop tracks of all time.
Guests include Sir Bob Geldof, Roxy Music’s Phil Manzanera, super-producer Trevor Horn, Chris Difford of Squeeze and their bandmate from A Saucerful of Secrets, Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason.
As a Geordie who had a group in the 60's (obviously minus the success/talent), I identify with Mark's early years. I went to Windows every Saturday and drooled over the Fender Strat. I played a Hofner Colorama through a radio at first, until we could afford a Selmer twin Years later, having moved to Boston, my wife bought me a Fender for Christmas, which I still have. Mark is the greatest ambassador for Newcastle, as is Hank Marvin in Perth..
What a wonderful, refreshing interview; great questions and a lovely relaxed feel. I love how Gary becomes his teenage self when talking about DG's influence on his early years.
I was in my Grandmothers house in Cork Ireland when Elvis died too. I was coming downstairs for breakfast and I heard it on the radio - I was 8 One of my strongest memories from childhood 😐
Is a great interview. I feel like DG could be the Dad I never had. I think like Roger he has a bold presence and those energies can only stay together if they boost each other's narcissism. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing but in bandmates, God forbid if one or two of them wake up one morning stubbornly set on taking a new artistic direction... meow roaww spssst .. lol both men so likable you wonder how they are in such a mess. But it happens a lot and ESPECIALLY in popular bands throughout history.
Id have like more about the tour though. I have assumptions that are probably correct now that we are enjoying some of DGs best work in 2024. But one can hope additional dates are arranged. Though be lovely even if the live performance is displayed on screen at a variety of other locations like they did after releasing on an island. 😊
Maybe when he's stateside here across the pond... he could go on with Poly. That be so great cause Joe invites guests to really open up and take as much time as they want to say whatever comes to mind but he also has such a great sense when to ask what and why. He interviewed Jewel month or so ago. She was one of his best interviews and the first guest to play guitar and sing on the show. I think it would be a wonderful opportunity.
Can you guys find out who the man was that owned Interflight at Gatwick Airport? I met him years ago and he had all these pics of PF and I asked him about it, as PF is my favorite band, and DG was my favorite guitar player. And he told me he was one of their managers. He told me if I ever wanted to meet David and see the show to let him know. Is this true? Please advise.
@@PROJECT-de9pd he has his own family, relationships, projects and his political rants. I really don’t think he cares enough to watch a random interview with a guy he was in a band with 40 years ago. Even if he watched it why would he have enjoyed it?
I don't think he enjoys talking about himself but this is a hugely interesting interview with a fascinating and influential titan of 20th/21st century rock music. Love the large Rizlas in the background too ... why faff about?
They were at their very best whilst he was in the band, so whatever he did was right, regardless of how good thing he is. He had a more raw style, which suits their music
He strikes me as a very reluctant interviewee and has always has done- why dispel the mysterious muse? ….. but I will always remember him coming on stage at the palace theatre in Manchester on the dark side of the moon tour in 1973.
As successful as these two artists are in their own right, they are noticeably jumpy and nervously excited In the presence of this extraordinary man. David reminds me of the poem 'IF' by Rudyard Kipling. 😎☯️🌱
With the exception of the love of my wife and precious boy, there's no individual on the planet more responsible for introducing me to the beautiful. And yes Mr. Gilmour, I know it isn't all you, but thank you anyway.
I love, looooove that we finally get to spend a little time seeing DG relaxing on the Astoria. There's no way I can afford the trip to LA or NY from Madison Wi, but I'd buy an online pass to tune in to the live performance streamed on RU-vid if they'd sell it, and put it up on the big screen to celebrate election night with my favorite living musician.
This is is wonderful. We have all loved this human being called David Gilmore our entire lives. Pink Floyd the iconic atmospheric psychedelic space rock gods. His intimate solo recordings. Now just hanging out with the man and his lads. Priceless. 🕉
What is important to say about David Gilmore s rethric is that he would not be able to talk like this with out pink Floyd that made him and who he is today
Shame also because he used to stand with Roger and Eno on Palestine....Seems he's 'exchanged a walk on part in a war, for a lead role in a cage' to quote someone.
Lads - I've watched a lot of your interviews this evening...... and the informal, conversational dynamic undoubtedly engages the interviewee, allows them to feel comfortable and improves the quality of your interviews - I know your musicians first - but you consistently talk over the person your interviewing......
I'm pleasantly surprised with the new album. It's a grower and far better than On an Island and Rattle That Lock which both had their moments but contained too many fillers IMHO.
I've never been a huge fan of Knoplfer or Dire Straits...... before my time - and so ubiquitous in my childhood that I discounted the possibility of any credibility...... but listening to him speak is really interesting - he's evidently a hugely humble, insightful and gifted musician. It's a shame these two keep talking over him........let him speak! He also really looks like a crazy old history teacher I had in school - Mr Bowden. Mr Bowden wasn't as confused as his aged appearance and eccentric behaviour indicated......... he'd stand at the front of the class chewing his bottom lip humming to himself, daring the kids to laugh. As soon as there was a giggle he'd shout 'Jones...out!'....... silence..... next giggle.....'Davies.....out!'..... he'd have half the class outside and made you line up with your back to the wall in the corridor - the other teachers would come past occasionally to see how may he had sent out each lesson - he'd get right in your face, but say nothing - just hum and chew his lip - if you laughed you went to the head...... one time he was doing his thing - humming and chewing - he pulled his trousers up and looked round the room - there was a giggle and his usual repost.....'Stokes...... out!".... silence then my mate Paul piped up with 'Sir there is no one called Stokes in our year......provoking the reply...'right then - you, out!'......
Great mention of the back beat Beatles movie - I was 14 when Definitely Maybe was released - formed a band with my mates - we used to watch Backbeat constantly and speak to each other in quotes from the movie..... I am 45 now and a quote still slips out every now and again but they're usually met with confusion these days.
As soon as he joined Pink Floyd, he became one of my favorite guitarist. I absolutely love his sound,tone, simplicity. Very soulful playing. 🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽
