28 Hilarious Real-Life Rock Star ‘Spinal Tap’ Stories28 Hilarious Real-Life Rock Star ‘Spinal Tap’ StoriesFrom sharing the stage with puppets to malfunctioning props, many of the mockumentary's best scenes have actually happened to rock's biggest stars.Matthew WilkeningMatthew WilkeningUltimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
Robert Smith’s Spinal Tap Moment at First Cure ShowRobert Smith’s Spinal Tap Moment at First Cure ShowHe says he only became his band’s singer after falling out with everyone else who wanted the role.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Spinal Tap’s Derek Smalls on Spinal Tap’s Spinal Tap MomentSpinal Tap’s Derek Smalls on Spinal Tap’s Spinal Tap MomentBassist says stage techs at Freddie Mercury tribute thought band's real-life sound problem was part of their performance.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Metallica’s Real-Life ‘Spinal Tap’ Moment at Wembley StadiumMetallica’s Real-Life ‘Spinal Tap’ Moment at Wembley StadiumGuitarist Kirk Hammett was afraid he was going to "screw it up" during the band's big moment.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Tool’s Justin Chancellor Explains His Spinal Tap Bass BattleTool’s Justin Chancellor Explains His Spinal Tap Bass BattleHe has to keep in “particular position” onstage to avoid picking up radio signals.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Why Dusty Hill Can’t Watch ‘This Is Spinal Tap’Why Dusty Hill Can’t Watch ‘This Is Spinal Tap’Experiences with elaborate stage productions means bassist can't enjoy the great '80s comedy.Matt WardlawMatt WardlawDave LiftonDave Lifton
Spinal Tap Say Guns N’ Roses Sabotaged Freddie Mercury TributeSpinal Tap Say Guns N’ Roses Sabotaged Freddie Mercury TributeActors behind iconic mockumentary won’t name band member who they believe messed up Christopher Guest’s amp.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Joe Perry, Slash and Nikki Sixx Swap Spinal Tap StoriesJoe Perry, Slash and Nikki Sixx Swap Spinal Tap StoriesRock stars are supposed to be some of the coolest people on the planet, but they're definitely not immune to suffering from embarrassment.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Hello ... Sydney?Hello ... Sydney?Guns N' Roses' Not in This Lifetime Tour has gone remarkably smoothly, all things considered, but every concert has the potential to hit a few bumps in the road .Jeff GilesJeff Giles