Foo Fighters Sonic Highways - Season 1

Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters connect with Steve Albini, owner of Electrical Audio in Chicago, and record a song with Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen.

Dave Grohl delves into the origins of Go-Go music and the Washington D.C. punk scene before recording a new Foo Fighters song at the legendary Inner Ear Studio.

Foo Fighters head to the Music City: Nashville, TN, home of the Grand Ole Opry and legendary artists like Johnny Cash, Kenny Rogers, and more. Dave sits down with Dolly Parton, Tony Joe White, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris and producer Tony Brown to talk about Nashville's musical influences. Meanwhile, the Foo Fighters prepare to record at Southern Ground studio.

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.

Dave Grohl and Pat Smear explore the origins of the LA rock scene, and the Foos record a song with guitarist Joe Walsh at Joshua Tree's Rancho de la Luna Studio.

Dave Grohl delves into New Orleans' unique history with icons like Dr. John and Allen Toussaint, and the Foo Fighters record with local legends at the historic Preservation Hall.

Dave Grohl returns to his musical roots, while the Foo Fighters prepare to record at Seattle's Robert Lang Studio with Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard.

Dave Grohl explores the melting-pot ingredients that have contributed to the evolution of the NYC music scene. Among those interviewed are KISS' Paul Stanley, producer Jimmy Iovine, Nora Guthrie, Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore, Chuck D of Public Enemy, LL Cool J, Beastie Boys' Mike D, and producer Rick Rubin. Later, the Foos cut their final track at The Magic Shop.