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Michael McKean of Spinal Tap Suffers Broken Leg After Being Struck by Car

Chad Childers — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:34:48 +0000

Wasn’t it supposed to be the drummer that always suffered the misfortune in Spinal Tap? That wasn’t the case on Tuesday as ‘This is Spinal Tap’ actor Michael McKean, who played the role of frontman David St. Hubbins in the cult mockumentary film about a heavy metal band, was struck by a car in Manhattan.

Spinal Tap Facebook Group Wants To Make 11/11/11 'Nigel Tufnel Day'

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:39:47 +0000

In a famous scene from Rob Reiner’s brilliant heavy metal mockumentary ’This Is Spinal Tap,’ Spinal Tap’s guitarist Nigel Tufnel shows off a custom-made amplifier that goes up all the way up to “11.”

To celebrate the beloved cinematic moment, a Facebook group wants to capitalize on this once-in-a-century opportunity to make 11/11/11 “Nigel Tufnel Day.”

World's Largest Guitar Lesson [VIDEO]

Wes — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:48:32 +0000

Guitarist Steve Vai is attempting a world record for "the worlds largest guitar lesson". Interestingly enough instead of getting Vai to promote himself, Spinal Tap guitarist Nigel Tufnel is doing the promo. Check out the promo, plus some classic live Spinal Tap solos next.