When King Crimson’s Frontman Joined Spinal Tap
Adrian Belew was told he could play “Break Like the Wind” – if he knew an E chord.
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Steve Lukather’s Spinal Tap Moment Wasn’t Funny
Toto guitarist Steve Lukather’s Spinal Tap moment isn’t as funny as everyone else’s.
Harry Shearer Recording Solo Album as Spinal Tap Bassist Derek Smalls
Actor and comedian Harry Shearer is slipping back into his character of Spın̈al Tap bassist Harry Smalls for a new solo album due later this year.
Film Studio Claims ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ Made Only $179 in 22 Years
Spinal Tap’s Harry Shearer has revealed that the corporation that holds the rights to This Is Spinal Tap claimed it made only $179 in profit-sharing payments over 22 years.
Spinal Tap File $400 Million Lawsuit Over Unpaid Royalties
The three members of Spinal Tap and the director of the 1984 movie about the fictional band are involved in a very real lawsuit.
50 Years Ago: Spinal Tap Begins Journey to Stardom as the Thamesmen
The Thamesmen, featuring future members of Spinal Tap, released "Gimme Some Money" b/w "Cups and Cakes" as their first – and only – single.
Joe Elliott vs. Nigel Tufnel: March Mullet Madness
We're breaking the bubble and smelling the glove as Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott goes up against Spın̈al Tap guitarist Nigel Tufnel in the opening round of our March Mullet Madness tournament.
35 Years Ago: ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ Turns Comedy Up to 11
March 2, 1984, marks the release of one of history’s most acclaimed documentaries … nay, “rockumentaries,” This Is Spinal Tap,.
Top 11 Spinal Tap Songs
Sure, most bands simply have a Top 10 list of their best songs. But Spinal Tap is not most bands.
The Story of Spinal Tap’s Turn-of-the-’80s Comeback On ‘Shark Sandwich’
Spinal Tap bounced back from a difficult five years on April 1, 1980 with 'Shark Sandwich.'