Spinal Tap

Spinal Tap shed their hippie past on April 1, 1970 with 'Brainhammer.'

For more than 30 years, This Is Spinal Tap has been one of the most quoted films for rock fans.

Released in March 1984, Rob Reiner's 'This Is Spinal Tap' is a comedic film about a fictional British heavy metal band. Considered one of the best music-related movies ever, 'Tap' wasn't an immediate hit.

For a fake band whose career problems formed the basis of one of the funniest mockumentaries in film history, Spinal Tap have enjoyed some truly impressive longevity.

It would have been just another performance of the new Fall Out Boy single last night on the 'Conan' show, but for a few Spinal Tap-inspired moments.

While his Spinal Tap bandmates all rock the long hair, there's no doubt that Nigel Tufnel's mullet goes all the way to 11.

Actor Michael McKean, best known to rock fans for his portrayal of David St. Hubbins in the classic 1982 "mockumentary," 'This is Spinal Tap,' was struck by a car Tuesday (May 22) in New York City. McKean suffered a broken leg.

Feeling a little extra pep in your step today, rock fans? There's a reason, and it isn't just because it's Friday. It's also November 11, 2011 -- otherwise known as 11/11/11, or National Metal Day.

'Smell the Glove' The classic 1984 mockumentary 'This is Spinal Tap' features a “historical” look into the fictional band's back catalog, wherein they recount having to release an album with an all-black cover (hello, Metallica!) when their original concept, pictured below, was rejected...