Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell of the band America were barely out of their teenage years when they hit it big. They were riding high in the early ‘70s when their first single "A Horse with No Name" and their self-titled debut album both reached the top of the charts. But critics were quick to compare them to another group of young men known for their folk rock music and harmonies: Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young. In this clip, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell talk about those comparisons and find

Bret Michaels is best known as the lead singer of the hair metal band, Poison. He’s also a solo artist, reality TV star and philanthropist who comes from a military family. His father, a veteran of the U.S. Navy who served in the Korean War, passed away a few months after our interview. In this clip, Bret Michaels shares what it was like growing up the son of a veteran. You can catch the rest of my interview when it airs this Wednesday night at 8pE/5pP. | Dan Rather

Jon Anderson rose to fame as the lead singer of Yes, one of the most enduring and successful progressive rock bands to come out of England in the 1970s. He was born and raised in Accrington, England and has toured all over the world, but after 25 years in the United States, the English rock star decided to become an American citizen. In this clip, Anderson tells me about that emotional experience. You can catch the rest of my conversation with the talented Jon Anderson tomorrow night on “The Big

I'm happy to say that The Big Interview is back on AXS TV with a new season. I interview Kid Rock on our season premiere tomorrow. You can watch at 8p ET/7p CT. If you aren't familiar with the show here's a look at some of the fun, interesting interviews I've had a chance to do over the years. It's always a pleasure to talk to such a talented group of performers and it's a good break from the troubles in our world. | Dan Rather

Don't miss the newest episode of The Big Interview where I interview the rock icon Gene Simmons Premiering TONIGHT September 30 at 8pmET/ 5pmPT on AXS TV. | Dan Rather

It's been a remarkable decade for Bryan Cranston. After decades of working as an actor in Hollywood, he landed the life-changing role of Walter White in "Breaking Bad" in 2008. That role put him on the A-List, and since then Cranston has received 6 Emmy awards, 2 Tonys, and an Oscar nomination. In this clip, Bryan Cranston tells me what "Breaking Bad" means to him and why he got a tattoo of its logo on an unexpected part of his body. The rest of my interview with Bryan Cranston airs Wednesday ni

Alice Cooper is known as the "Godfather of Shock Rock." He’s famous for his outrageous stage persona and horror-themed rock performances, so I was surprised by how relatable and down-to-earth he was in person. Alice Cooper has had the same manager for 51 years and he has been married to actress, singer, and dancer Sheryl Goddard for 43 years. They met when she joined his first solo tour in 1975 and she’s still touring with him and performing in his shows today. In this clip, Alice Cooper shares