John Mellencamp

(2018) - 43 min

Legendary Rocker John Mellencamp sits down with Dan Rather for a no holds barred interview touching on politics, race relations and the state of the country.

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Robert Plant

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The Doors
  

The Doors

The two surviving members of The Doors, John Densmore and…
Eddie Money
  

Eddie Money

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Shania Twain
  

Shania Twain

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Billy Ray Cyrus
  

Billy Ray Cyrus

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Styx
  

Styx

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John Mellencamp
  

John Mellencamp

Legendary Rocker John Mellencamp sits down with Dan Rather for…
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Oak Ridge Boys

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Ringo Starr

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Rod Stewart
  

Rod Stewart

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Toby Keith

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Lynyrd Skynyrd
  

Lynyrd Skynyrd

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Kansas
  

Kansas

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Joan Baez
  

Joan Baez

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Dan Aykroyd
  

Dan Aykroyd

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Buddy Guy
  

Buddy Guy

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Brian Setzer
  

Brian Setzer

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Ricky Skaggs
  

Ricky Skaggs

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Kenny Loggins
  

Kenny Loggins

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Dickey Betts
  

Dickey Betts

Dickey Betts is responsible for some of the Allman Brothers…
Best of Classic Rock
  

Best of Classic Rock

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Hillary Scott & Chris Tyrrell
  

Hillary Scott & Chris Tyrrell

Dan Rather sits down with Hillary Scott of the Grammy-winning…
Adam
  

Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz & Kathleen…

Beastie Boy Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz and “Rebel Girl” rocker Kathleen…
Fogerty's Factory - John Fogerty & Family
  

Fogerty's Factory - John Fogerty…

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Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires
  

Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires

Celebrated musicians Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires sit down with…
Lil Jon & Slade
  

Lil Jon & Slade

Rapper, DJ, and record producer Lil Jon and his son,…
Michelle Branch & Patrick Carney
  

Michelle Branch & Patrick Carney

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Huey Lewis
  

Huey Lewis

Charismatic rocker Huey Lewis sits down with Dan Rather to…
Blondie's Debbie Harry
  

Blondie's Debbie Harry

Rock and style icon Debbie Harry chats with Dan Rather…
Don Felder formerly of The Eagles
  

Don Felder formerly of The…

Dan Rather chats with Don Felder about his legendary career…
The Band's Robbie Robertson
  

The Band's Robbie Robertson

Dan Rather talks to Robbie Robertson, legendary guitarist and creative…
Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson
  

Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson

Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson sits down with Dan Rather to…
Don McLean
  

Don McLean

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Perry Farrell
  

Perry Farrell

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Luke Combs
  

Luke Combs

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Regina King
  

Regina King

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Steve Perry
  

Steve Perry

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Paul Stanley
  

Paul Stanley

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Cyndi Lauper
  

Cyndi Lauper

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Foreigner
  

Foreigner

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REO Speedwagon
  

REO Speedwagon

REO Speedwagon (Kevin Cronin, Neal Doughty, Bruce Hall, Dave Amato,…
Billy Bob Thornton
  

Billy Bob Thornton

Academy award-winning actor, writer, director and musician Billy Bob Thornton…
Carl and Rob Reiner
  

Carl and Rob Reiner

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Travis Tritt
  

Travis Tritt

Dan Rather talks to country music superstar Travis Tritt about…
Boz Scaggs
  

Boz Scaggs

Dan Rather gets the lowdown on the life and career…
Paul Shaffer
  

Paul Shaffer

Musician, television personality, and radio host Paul Shaffer, best known…
Brian Johnson
  

Brian Johnson

Brian Johnson, the former lead singer of AC/DC, sits down…
Cheap Trick
  

Cheap Trick

Power pop icons Robin Zander, Tom Petersson, and Rick Nielsen…
Chicago
  

Chicago

Dan Rather chats with Robert Lamm and Lee Loughnane of…
Bret Michaels
  

Bret Michaels

Singer, songwriter, and Reality TV star, Bret Michaels talks to…
Alice Cooper
  

Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper, The Godfather of Shock Rock, sits down with…
Little Big Town
  

Little Big Town

The country music superstars of Little Big Town talk to…
Bob Costas
  

Bob Costas

Dan Rather sits down with America’s premiere sportscaster Bob Costas…
David Byrne
  

David Byrne

The former Talking Heads frontman sits down with Dan Rather…
America
  

America

Dan Rather interviews Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley, the founding…
Bryan Cranston
  

Bryan Cranston

Emmy and Tony Award winner Bryan Cranston sits down with…
Yes' Jon Anderson
  

Yes' Jon Anderson

Dan Rather sits down with one of the most recognizable…
The Marshall Tucker Band
  

The Marshall Tucker Band

Southern rock pioneer Doug Gray of The Marshall Tucker Band…

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Kid Rock
  

Kid Rock

The original American badass, Kid Rock sits down with Dan…
Ice Cube
  

Ice Cube

One of the pioneers of gangster rap, Ice Cube is…
Kix Brooks
  

Kix Brooks

Dan Rather sits down with country music hitmaker, Kix Brooks…
Crystal Gayle
  

Crystal Gayle

Crystal Gayle talks about her hit-making career and her induction…
Billy Gibbons
  

Billy Gibbons

The legendary frontman for ZZ Top, Billy Gibbons joins Dan…
Norah Jones
  

Norah Jones

One of the top jazz artists of our time, Norah…
Clint Black
  

Clint Black

Clint Black is an incredibly talented songwriter and musician. But…
Roger Waters
  

Roger Waters

Rock and roll legend and one of the founders of…
Sheryl Crow
  

Sheryl Crow

Dan visits Sheryl Crow at her Nashville recording studio where…
Sharon Osbourne
  

Sharon Osbourne

What a life Sharon Osbourne has led. The celebrity judge…
The Doobie Brothers
  

The Doobie Brothers

Still rockin’ down the highway after all these years, The…
Rush's Geddy Lee
  

Rush's Geddy Lee

A fascinating conversation with one of rock & roll’s all-time…
Jewel
  

Jewel

From growing up in the wilds of Alaska, to living…
Kiefer Sutherland
  

Kiefer Sutherland

Kiefer Sutherland’s talents go far beyond acting and he’s got…
Steve Miller
  

Steve Miller

A conversation with legendary bluesman, jazz musician, and pioneer of…
Peter Frampton
  

Peter Frampton

Classic Rock legend Peter Frampton describes the ups and downs…
R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe & Mike Mills
  

R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe & Mike…

R.E.M.'s Mike Mills and Michael Stipe discuss their lives, careers,…
Steven Van Zandt
  

Steven Van Zandt

Dan Rather sits down with New Jersey's own rock and…

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John Fogerty
  

John Fogerty

He wrote "Proud Mary", "Bad Moon Rising" and "Have You…
Benicio Del Toro
  

Benicio Del Toro

Oscar winner and star of the current hit “Sicario” talks…
Willie Nelson
  

Willie Nelson

He's on the road again. Dan catches up with music…
Tanya Tucker
  

Tanya Tucker

She began singing in Las Vegas and had her first…
Russell Simmons
  

Russell Simmons

He was one of the driving forces behind a big…
Big & Rich
  

Big & Rich

Country music’s dynamic duo invite Dan to a party at…
Sammy Hagar
  

Sammy Hagar

The Red Rocker has a life of fame and fortune…
Phil Collins
  

Phil Collins

Legendary singer-songwriter, Phil Collins, sits down with Dan Rather to…
David Hasselhoff
  

David Hasselhoff

The Guinness Book of World Records maintains he’s the most…
Neil Young
  

Neil Young

Music legend Neil Young sits down for a rare and…
Meat Loaf
  

Meat Loaf

The multi-talented artist talks about his music, his passion, acting…
Martina McBride
  

Martina McBride

A country music superstar who has never forgotten her roots,…
Olivia Newton-John
  

Olivia Newton-John

Still with the magical voice, the star of Grease sits…
Michael Bublé
  

Michael Bublé

Big band crooner and pop superstar, Michael Bublé, opens up…
Gloria and Emilio Estefan
  

Gloria and Emilio Estefan

They brought the Latin beat to mainstream music and were…
Mike Love
  

Mike Love

The original Beach Boy front man goes one on one…
Carly Simon
  

Carly Simon

A visit with legendary artist Carly Simon at her home…
Keith Urban
  

Keith Urban

Dan catches up with country music superstar Keith Urban on…
Big In Country
  

Big In Country

A look back at some of Dan's more memorable interviews…
Big In Rock
  

Big In Rock

A look back at some of Dan's more memorable interviews…

The Big Interview with Dan Rather - Season 3

Wynonna Judd
  

Wynonna Judd

Dan Rather sits down with country music super star Wynonna…
Carlos Santana
  

Carlos Santana

From Las Vegas, Dan Rather catches up with music legend…
Marty Stuart
  

Marty Stuart

Country star Marty Stuart talks about his career, his songs…
Weird Al Yankovic
  

Weird Al Yankovic

A conversation with a comedy and music genius. Al Yankovic…
Daryl Hall
  

Daryl Hall

Hall of Fame singer Daryl Hall talks about his music…
Don Rickles
  

Don Rickles

The legendary comedian known as "Mr. Warmth" sits down with…
Trisha Yearwood
  

Trisha Yearwood

Country music sensation Trisha Yearwood discusses her singing career and…
Vince Gill
  

Vince Gill

At home in Nashville with country music legend Vince Gill.
Lindsey Buckingham
  

Lindsey Buckingham

Rock legend and songwriter for Fleetwood Mac, Lindsey Buckingham discusses…
Josh Groban
  

Josh Groban

His success happened seemingly overnight when he was a teenager…
Florida Georgia Line
  

Florida Georgia Line

One of the hottest groups in country music sit down…
Frankie Valli
  

Frankie Valli

Frankie Valli, the man responsible for dozens of hits as…
Paul Haggis
  

Paul Haggis

Academy Award winning writer, producer and director Paul Haggis discusses…
Emmylou Harris
  

Emmylou Harris

Spend an hour with Emmylou Harris, as Dan Rather did,…
John Leguizamo
  

John Leguizamo

He is becoming a legendary Latino comedian, but John Leguizamo…
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
  

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo

Time for a little 80’s rock & roll when the…
Rascal Flatts
  

Rascal Flatts

Dan sits down with the trio as they become the…
Dwight Yoakam
  

Dwight Yoakam

Country music trailblazer takes time from his latest tour to…
Bob Weir
  

Bob Weir

A founding member of the Grateful Dead, Bob Weir sits…
Heart
  

Heart

An interview with two sisters, Ann and Nancy Wilson of…
Patti LaBelle
  

Patti LaBelle

The “Godmother of Soul” talks with Dan about what keeps…
Gregg Allman
  

Gregg Allman

Known as one of the architects of southern rock, a…
Bryan Adams
  

Bryan Adams

Rock star and singing legend won’t slow down until he…
Charley Pride
  

Charley Pride

Dan Rather interviewed Country Music Legend Charley Pride in 2015…
Quentin Tarantino
  

Quentin Tarantino

Dan is invited to the private screening room of one…
Great Conversations Of 2015
  

Great Conversations Of 2015

Enjoy the most insightful discussions and warmest moments with Dan…
Nashville Special
  

Nashville Special

Dan Rather sits down with Connie Britton in an exclusive…

The Big Interview with Dan Rather - Season 2

The Winners [Grammys]
  

The Winners [Grammys]

Dan Rather talks to GRAMMY® winners Roger Daltrey, Linda Ronstadt,…
Darius Rucker & Dionne Warwick
  

Darius Rucker & Dionne Warwick

Country music star Darius Rucker and singing legend Dionne Warwick…
Oliver Stone
  

Oliver Stone

Dan Rather sits down with Academy Award winning director Oliver…
Edward Norton
  

Edward Norton

Academy Award winner Edward Norton's life is much more than…
Crosby, Stills & Nash
  

Crosby, Stills & Nash

Dan Rather goes one on one with rock legends David…
Jane Lynch
  

Jane Lynch

Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actress Jane Lynch opens up…
Carol Burnett
  

Carol Burnett

Emmy award-winning entertainer Carol Burnett is television royalty. In a…
Alan Alda
  

Alan Alda

Hollywood's Mr. Nice-Guy Alan Alda opens up about playing the…
David Simon
  

David Simon

One of Hollywood's hottest screenwriters is a former newspaper reporter.…
Dolly Parton
  

Dolly Parton

Country music superstar Dolly Parton talks about love, life and…
Darius Rucker
  

Darius Rucker

Rising country music star Darius Rucker talks about life before…
Aaron Neville & Trombone Shorty
  

Aaron Neville & Trombone Shorty

Dan Rather sits down with two big names in New…
Charlie Daniels
  

Charlie Daniels

Dan Rather goes to Nashville where the Grand 'Ol Opry…
Simon Cowell
  

Simon Cowell

As we near the launch of The X-Factor UK on…
Loretta Lynn
  

Loretta Lynn

The queen of country music is still going strong but…
Jack White
  

Jack White

What does legendary guitarist Jack White have to say to…
Kenny Rogers
  

Kenny Rogers

He's now a member of the Country Music Hall Of…
Gene Simmons
  

Gene Simmons

He's the most famous member of KISS but Gene Simmons…
Annie Lennox
  

Annie Lennox

She's an Oscar and Grammy® award winning superstar who talks…
Great Conversations Of 2014
  

Great Conversations Of 2014

A look back at some of our 2014 interviews with…

The Big Interview with Dan Rather - Season 1

Aaron Sorkin
  

Aaron Sorkin

Aaron Sorkin is one of the most noted, celebrated and…
Roger Daltrey & Cody Simpson
  

Roger Daltrey & Cody Simpson

An in-depth conversation with one of the greatest rock and…
Merle Haggard
  

Merle Haggard

He was one if the pioneers of The Bakersfield Sound…
Linda Ronstadt & Daryl Hannah
  

Linda Ronstadt & Daryl Hannah

The legendary singer sits down with Dan Rather to discuss…
Melissa Etheridge
  

Melissa Etheridge

Grammy® Award winning singer Melissa Etheridge invites Dan Rather over…

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