Robert Smith’s Spinal Tap Moment at First Cure ShowRobert Smith’s Spinal Tap Moment at First Cure ShowHe says he only became his band’s singer after falling out with everyone else who wanted the role.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Bumblefoot Still Gets Reminded of Guns N’ Roses Solo SlipBumblefoot Still Gets Reminded of Guns N’ Roses Solo SlipHe used to receive death threats for Spinal Tap moment with Star Wars helmet during “Welcome to the Jungle.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Spinal Tap’s Derek Smalls on Spinal Tap’s Spinal Tap MomentSpinal Tap’s Derek Smalls on Spinal Tap’s Spinal Tap MomentBassist says stage techs at Freddie Mercury tribute thought band's real-life sound problem was part of their performance.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
17 Hilarious Real-Life Rock Star ‘Spinal Tap’ Stories17 Hilarious Real-Life Rock Star ‘Spinal Tap’ StoriesThe 1984 mockumentary about a band's struggles on the road hit home for many musicians. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Joe Perry, Slash and Nikki Sixx Swap Spinal Tap StoriesJoe Perry, Slash and Nikki Sixx Swap Spinal Tap StoriesRock stars are supposed to be some of the coolest people on the planet, but they're definitely not immune to suffering from embarrassment.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Steve Lukather’s Spinal Tap Moment Wasn’t FunnySteve Lukather’s Spinal Tap Moment Wasn’t FunnyToto guitarist Steve Lukather’s Spinal Tap moment isn’t as funny as everyone else’s.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty