K.K. Downing Recalls Judas Priest’s ‘Horrible’ Spinal Tap Moment
It turned out to be Rob Halford's last show with the band for 14 years.
Spinal Tap Stories
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.
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.
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.
‘This Is Spinal Tap’ Lawsuit
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.
G N' R's Spinal Tap Moment
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.