Ahead of the release of their new album, 'Foo Fighters Sonic Highways' premiered last Friday, October 17. Sadly enough only on HBO. Band founder Dave Grohl directs the series, which taps into the musical heritage and cultural fabric of eight American cities: Chicago, Austin, Nashville, Los Angeles, Seattle, New Orleans, Washington D.C. and New York. The band based themselves at a legendary recording studio integral to the unique history and character of each location. Foo Fighters commemorate their 20th anniversary by documenting the eight-city recording odyssey that produced their latest, and eighth, studio album.
"This is a love letter to the history of American music."
- Dave Grohl
Foo Fighters Sonic Highways: Trailer (HBO)
One song was recorded in each city, and every track features local legends. Even the lyrics were developed in an experimental, unprecedented way: Grohl held off on writing them until the last day of each session, letting himself be inspired by the experiences, interviews and personalities that became part of the process.
Foo Fighters - Something From Nothing Here's the first song from Sonic Highways. Out worldwide November 10, 2014.
Each episode of 'Foo Fighters Sonic Highways' delves into the identity of each city, showing how each region shaped these musicians in their formative years and, in turn, how they impacted the cultural fabric of their hometowns. Every artist who appears in the show, regardless of genre or locale, started as an average kid with universal dreams of making music and making it big.
Grohl made his feature film directorial debut in 2013 with the universally acclaimed Grammy-winning Sound City, a celebration of the human element in the creation and recording of music. Foo Fighters have won 11 Grammy Awards, including four for Best Rock Album, more than any other band.
Foo Fighters 'Sonic Highways' aims to give back to the next generation of young musicians. As guitarist and singer Buddy Guy, an interviewee from the Chicago blues scene, explains, "Everything comes from whats come before." The album is set for release on November 10, 2014.
Nashville preview
Foo Fighters
Dave Grohl lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Pat Smear rhythm guitar
Nate Mendel bass
Taylor Hawkins drums, backing vocals
Chris Shiflett lead guitar
Additional musicians
Rami Jaffee keyboards
Rick Nielsen guitar on "Something from Nothing"
Joe Walsh guitar
Joan Jett guitar
Gary Clark, Jr. guitar
Preservation Hall Jazz Band alto saxophone, drums, piano, trombone, trumpet, tuba
