The Members Of Spinal Tap Talk About Their Return After More Than 40 Years

In this discussion, we’re pleased to have David St. Hubbins (Michael McKean), Nigel Tufnel (Christopher Guest), Derek Smalls (Harry Shearer), and director Marty DiBergi (Rob Reiner) with us. They share their insights on the resurgence of Spinal Tap in “Spinal Tap II: The Saga Unfolds.” During this conversation, they reminisce about stepping back onto the stage after more than four decades since their debut in “This is Spinal Tap,” discuss how they’ve impacted contemporary heavyweights like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, and share anecdotes about interactions with one Beatle (Paul McCartney) and rejections from another (Ringo Starr).

Video Chapters

00:00:00 – Intro

00:00:25 – Spinal Tap Talks Working With Paul McCartney And Being Turned Down By Ringo

00;01;17 – The Many Famous Drummers Spinal Tap Tried To Audition

00;01;53 – How Spinal Tap Has Influenced The Likes Of Taylor Swift & Beyoncé

00;04;17 – There No Such Thing As “Too Raunchy” For Filmmaker Marty DiBergi

00;04;50 – The Poetry Of Spinal Taps Lyrics

00;06;02 – Outro

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