Sonic Highways
To celebrate their 20th anniversary, Foo Fighters travel to eight major cities to document how each place shaped their latest studio album. Across the journey, they explore local musical history and capture inspiration before recording and sharing a song from each city.
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Season 1
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E1
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 · 60m -
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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 · 59m -
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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 · 59m -
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E4
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 · 59m -
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E6
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 · 58m -
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E8
New York
Season 1 ends in New York with appearances by Joan Jett, Mike D and Chuck D.
Dec 5, 2014 · 59m