Literally! With Rob Lowe Spinal Tap: Live & In-Person
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Sep 25, 2025 
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Michelle Obama
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Marty Di Bergi
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Nigel Tufnel (Spinal Tap)
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David St. Hubbins (Spinal Tap)
Rob Lowe chats with David St. Hubbins and Nigel Tufnel, the unforgettable duo from Spinal Tap, alongside filmmaker Marty Di Bergi. They dive into their new film, Spinal Tap II, sharing humorous stories about past drummers and rivalries with bands like Oasis. They also discuss iconic album cover controversies and reminisce about their party days in the '80s. Former First Lady Michelle Obama makes a surprise appearance, revealing hilarious prank tales from her time in the White House with Craig Robinson. It's a memorable blend of rock nostalgia and laughs!
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Documentary Felt Like A Hatchet Job
- Spinal Tap joked that the original documentary highlighted mishaps more than successes and felt like a "hatchet job."
- Marty Di Bergi defended dramatizing tension for storytelling while the band argued it distorted reality.
Paul McCartney's On-Set Suggestions
- Paul McCartney appears in the new film and offered creative input that rubbed the band the wrong way.
- Marty called McCartney down-to-earth but David recalled him suggesting changes to a bit they were pitching.
Rob's Early Tap Memories
- Rob Lowe recalled watching Spinal Tap with friends and revisiting it through tapes during his youth.
- The band reminisced about liner-notes and how album culture shaped their image.