Series
Foo Fighters Sonic Highways
Documentary
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.
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Seasons & episodes
1Chicago17 Oct 2014 · 60m · ★ 6.7Dave 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.
2Washington, D.C.24 Oct 2014 · 60mGrohl continues his musical exploration in the Washington DC area where influential artists and producers describe DC's Go-Go, Funk, and Punk scenes.
3Nashville31 Oct 2014 · 60mThe 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.
4Austin7 Nov 2014 · 60mDave 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.
5Los Angeles14 Nov 2014 · 60mDave 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.
6New Orleans21 Nov 2014 · 60mFoo Fighters let the good times roll in the Big Easy when they take to the streets with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
7Seattle28 Nov 2014 · 60mWhile 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.
8New York5 Dec 2014 · 60mSeason 1 ends in New York with appearances by Joan Jett, Mike D and Chuck D.
Details
- Created by
- Dave Grohl
- First aired
- 17 Oct 2014
- Last aired
- 5 Dec 2014
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- HBO
- Episodes
- 8
- Votes
- 32 on TMDB
Cast
Dave GrohlSelf
Taylor HawkinsSelf
Pat SmearSelf
Nate MendelSelf
Chris ShiflettSelf
