R.I.P. filmmaker and social activist Rob Reiner, 1947-2025

Sadly, it has been reported that Rob Reiner and wife Michelle Reiner have been found dead in their Brentwood home.

Michael McKean confirms Spinal Tap sequel to be released in September

Michael McKean will reprise his "David St. Hubbins" role in Spinal Tap II: The End Continues out September 12th. 

In advance of Spinal Tap II, Derek Smalls chats with Paul Shaffer

Derek Smalls talks about his new solo album "Smalls Change: Meditations Upon Aging" and plays "Gimme Some More Money"

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues is coming to a theatre near you in September. Watch the teaser trailer right here.

Happy 75th Birthday Christopher Guest!

Celebrating Christopher Guest's birthday with a couple of entertaining clips in the character of Nigel Tufnel from Spinal Tap.

R.I.P. drummer Ric Parnell of Atomic Rooster, Spinal Tap

Sadly drummer Ric Parnell (aka Mick Shrimpton of Spinal Tap) has passed away at the age of 70. He'll be greatly missed.  

Deniz Tek remembers Ric Parnell...

Ric Parnell died early this morning. 

From day one, meeting him, I found him to be engaging, warm, and delightfully funny. We hit it off as pals immediately. He had a cheerful spirit that made you feel good, just being around him. 

Ric's amazing history in the music world is well known. I had the great good fortune to work with Ric on three albums. Studio time was casual, fun, and scattered with stories and humor. Ric never actually prepared for a session, but would come up with the beat and the arrangement on the spot. He would say "How does this next song go?"  I'd play it to him on a guitar, and he'd think about it for a minute. Then he would say "Right! Got something." Then he would nail it in one or two takes, and it was as perfect as it gets. 

Ric was one of a kind. He lives on in his music, and in our hearts.

(Photos by Anne Tek)

 

Deniz Tek recorded Detroit (2013), Mean Old Twister (2016) & Lost For Words (2018) with Ric Parnell.   Photo by Annie Tek

R.I.P. Fred Willard, 1939-2020

Remembering Fred Williard as Jerry Hubbard on Fernwood 2 Night and his many hilarious scene-stealing cameos like his appearance in Spinal Tap.

... and here's Fred on Late Night with David Letterman