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Sonic Highways: Chicago

Sonic Highways (2014)

Documentary, Music | United States

Director: Dave Grohl

BBC Four | Sunday, 26 October 2014 | 21:00

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Sunday, 26 October 2014 21:00

Rating: 8.5/10

User rating: 10/10

SEASON: 1

EPISODE: 1 - Chicago

SYNOPSIS

New series. The rock band commemorate their 20th anniversary by documenting the eight-city recording odyssey behind their latest album, Sonic Highways. Lead singer Dave Grohl takes his band on a tour of America, where they visit various studios and meet the musicians who have helped shape the country's vast musical wealth, and allow these experiences to influence the recording of their lyrics.

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Writer: Mark Monroe, Dave Grohl

Producer: John Cutcliffe, Dave Grohl

RUNTIME: 60 min

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