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 Stories
Bumblefoot Still Gets Reminded of Guns N’ Roses Solo Slip
He used to receive death threats for Spinal Tap moment with Star Wars helmet during “Welcome to the Jungle.”
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.
Watch Kiss’ Gene Simmons Overcome ‘Spinal Tap’ Stage Moment
The flying pod on which the Kiss bassist stood suddenly tilted to one side.
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.
That Time Mick Fleetwood Auditioned For Spinal Tap
The Fleetwood Mac drummer took no chances, arriving at promotional stunt in a fireproof suit.
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.
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.
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.
Watch Guns N’ Roses Have a Spinal Tap Moment in Australia
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 .
Bobby Keys’ Real-Life Spinal Tap Story: Fired by the Rolling Stones After Pouring a Champagne Bath
Such was Bobby Keys' sax prowess that you almost couldn't listen to rock in the '70s without hearing his distinctive tone livening up the occasional track -- including some of the Rolling Stones' all-time classics.