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.
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.
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.
Sixx:A.M.’s DJ Ashba and James Michael Share Their Spinal Tap Moments
When Sixx:A.M. hit the road for their upcoming world tour, we're sure all the really important stuff will go smoothly -- but if it doesn't, at least guitarist DJ Ashba and singer James Michael will have some experience with what to do when things go catastrophically wrong onstage.
Brian Johnson, Zakk Wylde + More Share Their Favorite ‘Spinal Tap’ Scenes
Several rock stars discuss their favorite scenes from 'This Is Spinal Tap.'