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.
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Phil Collen Names Def Leppard’s ‘Full-On Spinal Tap’ Moment
Puppet show, anyone?
Spinal Tap Lineup Changes: A Complete Guide
Perhaps no band in the history of rock 'n roll has experienced more highs and lows.
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.
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 Spın̈al 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.
‘This Is Spinal Tap’ Co-Creator Harry Shearer Files $125 Million Lawsuit For Unpaid Royalties
'This Is Spinal Tap' co-creator Harry Shearer, who played bassist Derek Smalls in the mockumentary, has filed a $125 million lawsuit for unpaid royalties.
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.