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Foo Fighters Sonic Highways

Foo Fighters Sonic Highways

★ 8.0/10•2014•1h 0m•Documentary
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In this new series, Foo Fighters commemorate their 20th anniversary by documenting the eight-city recording odyssey that produced their latest, and eighth, studio album.

Dave Grohl · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 17, 2014

Episodes

Episode 1 - ChicagoE160m

Chicago

Dave Grohl and friends discuss the rise of the famous Chicago music scene from the roots blues of Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy to the Rock and roll of Cheap Trick.

Oct 17, 2014

Episode 2 - Washington, D.C.E260m

Washington, D.C.

Grohl continues his musical exploration in the Washington DC area where influential artists and producers describe DC's Go-Go, Funk, and Punk scenes.

Oct 24, 2014

Episode 3 - NashvilleE360m

Nashville

The band heads to Nashville, Tenn. Dave sits down with Dolly Parton, Tony Joe White, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris and producer Tony Bown to discuss Nashville's musical influences. Foo Fighters prepare to record at Southern Ground studio.

Oct 31, 2014

Episode 4 - AustinE460m

Austin

Dave Grohl chats with Terry Lickona, executive producer of TV's 'Austin City Limits.' Dave delves into the roots of the Austin music scene: from the blues of Jimmie Vaughan, to the psychedelic rock pioneered by Roky Erickson's 13th Floor Elevators, to punk bands Scratch Acid and the Big Boys. He also discusses the impact of commercialization with guitarist Gary Clark, Jr.

Nov 7, 2014

Episode 5 - Los AngelesE560m

Los Angeles

Dave Grohl and Pat Smear visit legendary KROQ DJ Rodney Bingenheimer, then the Foos head to the desert to record with Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh at Rancho de la Luna.

Nov 14, 2014

Episode 6 - New OrleansE660m

New Orleans

Foo Fighters let the good times roll in the Big Easy when they take to the streets with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

Nov 21, 2014

Episode 7 - SeattleE760m

Seattle

While Foo Fighters set up to record with Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard at Robert Lang Studio, Dave Grohl chats with Lang, Duff McKagen (Guns N Roses), Chris Cornell (Soundgarden) and Nancy Wilson (Heart) about Seattle's northwest sound. Dave delves deep into Seattle's rich musical heritage and also interviews the co-founders of the famed Sub Pop Records.

Nov 28, 2014

Episode 8 - New YorkE860m

New York

Season 1 ends in New York with appearances by Joan Jett, Mike D and Chuck D.

Dec 5, 2014

Actors

Dave Grohl

Dave Grohl

Self

Taylor Hawkins

Taylor Hawkins

Self

Pat Smear

Pat Smear

Self

Nate Mendel

Nate Mendel

Self

Chris Shiflett

Chris Shiflett

Self

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