28 Hilarious Real-Life Rock Star ‘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.
Spinal Tap Stories
Robert Smith’s Spinal Tap Moment at First Cure Show
He says he only became his band’s singer after falling out with everyone else who wanted the role.
Spinal Tap’s Derek Smalls on Spinal Tap’s Spinal Tap Moment
Bassist says stage techs at Freddie Mercury tribute thought band's real-life sound problem was part of their performance.
Metallica’s Real-Life ‘Spinal Tap’ Moment at Wembley Stadium
Guitarist Kirk Hammett was afraid he was going to "screw it up" during the band's big moment.
Tool’s Justin Chancellor Explains His Spinal Tap Bass Battle
He has to keep in “particular position” onstage to avoid picking up radio signals.
Why Dusty Hill Can’t Watch ‘This Is Spinal Tap’
Experiences with elaborate stage productions means bassist can't enjoy the great '80s comedy.
Spinal Tap Say Guns N’ Roses Sabotaged Freddie Mercury Tribute
Actors behind iconic mockumentary won’t name band member who they believe messed up Christopher Guest’s amp.
Joe Perry, Slash and Nikki Sixx Swap Spinal Tap Stories
Rock stars are supposed to be some of the coolest people on the planet, but they're definitely not immune to suffering from embarrassment.
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