Foo Fighters Sonic Highways

Foo Fighters Sonic Highways

ENDED1 Seasons8 Episodes8.0
NetworkHBO
First AiredOct 17, 2014
Last AiredDec 5, 2014
Runtime60 min
Created ByDave Grohl

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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Cast

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

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 8 episodes

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Chicago
E1Chicago
Oct 17, 201460m6.7
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.
Washington, D.C.
E2Washington, D.C.
Oct 24, 201460m
Grohl continues his musical exploration in the Washington DC area where influential artists and producers describe DC's Go-Go, Funk, and Punk scenes.
Nashville
E3Nashville
Oct 31, 201460m
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.
Austin
E4Austin
Nov 7, 201460m
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.
Los Angeles
E5Los Angeles
Nov 14, 201460m
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.
New Orleans
E6New Orleans
Nov 21, 201460m
Foo Fighters let the good times roll in the Big Easy when they take to the streets with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
Seattle
E7Seattle
Nov 28, 201460m
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.
New York
E8New York
Dec 5, 201460m
Season 1 ends in New York with appearances by Joan Jett, Mike D and Chuck D.

About Foo Fighters Sonic Highways

Foo Fighters Sonic Highways is a documentary series on HBO. The show first aired on Oct 17, 2014 and currently has 1 season and 8 episodes. Foo Fighters Sonic Highways has ended after 1 seasons. It has a rating of 8.0/10 based on 31 votes. The cast includes Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Pat Smear, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett. Created by Dave Grohl.

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