Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways

Season 1

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Sonic Highways commemorates the Foo Fighters 20th anniversary by documenting the eight-city recording odyssey that produced their latest, and eighth, studio album.

Where to Watch Season 1

Apple TVBuy $14.99

8 Episodes

Chicago
E1
ChicagoDave 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.
E2
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.
Nashville
E3
NashvilleThe 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
E4
AustinDave 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
E5
Los AngelesThe band heads to Rancho De La Luna studio to catch de desert vibe just outside L.A, as well as discuss the important influence of the town in Rock Music Rodney Bingenheimer's Sunset Strip club is also focused.
New Orleans
E6
New OrleansFoo Fighters let the good times roll in the Big Easy when they take to the streets with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
Seattle
E7
SeattleWhile 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
E8
New YorkThe last episode of the series, talking about the most important city in the States. Stories that go from the early 40s until today. Interviews with Rick Rubin, Emmylou, Chris Martin, LL Cool J, Barack Obama. And a real statement about what is happening with the studios business nowadays.