The creators of the 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap have settled a contentious three year legal battle with Universal Music Group. The two sides have finally reached an agreement that will eventually give the comedians back the rights to their amusing ditties “Sex Farm” and “Big Bottom” as well as the rest of the … Continue reading ‘Spinal Tap’ Creators Settle Lawsuit with Universal →

Fictional turned sort-of-real hard rock band Spinal Tap will reunite for the 35th anniversary of the mockumentary This is Spinal Tap. The fake rockers – played by Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer – will appear for a one-night-only concert and “conversation” accompanied by the film’s director, Rob Reiner, at a commemorative screening of … Continue reading Spinal Tap to Reunite for 35th Anniversary Performance →

Spinal Tap bassist Derek Smalls – also known in real life as the multi-talented actor/comedian/radio host Harry Shearer – has announced the release of his first solo album Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing) on April 13, 2018 via Twanky Records/BMG. Though calling it a solo album may not be quite accurate. Smalls has recruited an … Continue reading Spinal Tap Bassist to Release All-star Album →