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Description: "This is Spinal Tap" has become a cult classic since it was released in 1984. The film and the band at the center of it were the brainchild of Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, and Christopher Guest — along with Rob Reiner, who directed and also starred in "This is Spinal Tap." But if you're a fan of the movies alone, you might be surprised to find that Spinal Tap has had a ton of influence in the real world. Even if you've followed Spinal Tap's antics the whole way, you might find that there's a whole lot you don't know about these guys. From their debut way before the movie to the characters they inspired in Harry Potter, here's a look at the untold truth of Spinal Tap. #SpinalTap #Band #Music Inspired by a real band | 0:00 First TV appearance | 1:14 Never break character | 2:26 Scenes based on real life | 3:38 1984 SNL appearance | 4:19 Released three albums | 5:20 Reunited several times | 6:27 Appeared on The Simpsons | 7:41 Inspired Harry Potter characters | 8:10 Multiple sequels | 8:51 Frequently parody themselves | 9:41 Read Full Article: grunge.com/854298/the-untold-truth-of-spinal-tap