Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson has long been hailed as a progressive rock icon. He's a one-of-a-kind musician and performer, known for his eclectic catalogue and incorporating the flute into rock & roll. In this clip, he talks about his love for classical music, how it influenced him, and how the music world is running low on a fundamental element: good riffs. Tune in to the rest of my interview with Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson when it premieres this Wednesday, May 13th at 8/7c on AXS TV. Set your DV

On tonight's edition of The Big Interview, I sit down with legendary rocker John Mellencamp. Best known for his observational lyrics and knack for storytelling, Mellencamp will be inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame this June. Though Mellencamp continues to have a prolific and celebrated career, his short-lived decision to go by the stage name "Cougar" over forty years ago still torments him. My hour long interview with John Mellencamp airs tonight at 9pE/8pC/6pP on AXS TV. | Dan Rather