As the media machines begin to rev up further with the new adventures of Spinal Tap, we are thrilled to bring you some Tapography from the vaults, but first a photo of the boys as they are today.
(L-R) David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel, and Derek Smalls imagine their triumphant return in front of thousands of adoring fans. Click to make it bigger.
And now for some bonus material, but don’t miss my new book for the Spinal Tips which might save your music career!
2000 CE interview:
BONZAI: Could you compare the recording process today with that of yesteryear?
DEREK: Much quicker, much more focused, we’re able to get much louder without being louder — I don’t know how they do that. Much better take out food and much better parking, really, to be truthful about it. Always had trouble finding a place for the Lamborghini in the old days.
DAVID: More snacks available in the studio these days. And the engineers are younger. And crankier.
BONZAI: What makes a great record?
DAVID: Three things: the hook, the hook, the hook. And the words.
DEREK: Variety, purity, body, and flavor.
BONZAI: Why do you wear rubber underwear?
DEREK: Who told you that?
DAVID: I am legally forbidden from answering that question.
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