Spinal Tap Stories

From sharing the stage with puppets to malfunctioning props, many of the mockumentary's best scenes have actually happened to rock's biggest stars.

The greatest (or at least funniest) band of the '80s finally has a new movie.

He says he only became his band’s singer after falling out with everyone else who wanted the role.

He used to receive death threats for Spinal Tap moment with Star Wars helmet during “Welcome to the Jungle.”

Bassist says stage techs at Freddie Mercury tribute thought band's real-life sound problem was part of their performance.

The flying pod on which the Kiss bassist stood suddenly tilted to one side.

Guitarist Kirk Hammett was afraid he was going to "screw it up" during the band's big moment.

Kevin Cronin recalls sharing a bill and dressing room with a ventriloquist act.

He has to keep in “particular position” onstage to avoid picking up radio signals.

Experiences with elaborate stage productions means bassist can't enjoy the great '80s comedy.