Rock And Roll Creation

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The Zoo Crew, those groovy hippie DJs at THE ZOO radio station, are spinning the epic track "Rock And Roll Creation" by Spinal Tap from their iconic album This Is Spinal Tap for all the Zoo Freaks out there. This song is a parody of the grandiose rock epic, with its poetic lyrics and mythological themes poking fun at classics like Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven." In an April 23, 2009, interview with AV Club, Michael McKean, who plays David St. Hubbins, revealed that the band aimed to craft something "big and pretentious and pompous" to capture the over-the-top essence of rock anthems. McKean shared that he initially had a guitar lick in mind, but the band collectively reworked it into something they felt worked better, showcasing their collaborative spirit. The song’s heavy metal vibe with religious undertones also earned a scathing fictional review in the film, with a critic quipping, "What day did the Lord create Spinal Tap, and couldn't he have rested on that day too?"—a line that underscores the song’s deliberately overblown style.

Another layer of trivia comes from the song’s place in Spinal Tap’s fictional discography. Released on the fictional Megaphone label in 1977, the album Rock ’n Roll Creation was described as a "shoddy collection of rejected tracks" by the band’s official biographer, adding to the mockumentary’s humor. The track itself was rereleased on the 1984 This Is Spinal Tap soundtrack, though it was mistakenly referred to by the film’s director, Marty DiBergi, as "The Gospel According to Spinal Tap." Fans on Facebook groups like Spinal Tap Fans often celebrate the song’s absurdity, with some noting its reflection of the punk era’s influence, as the band grappled with their relevance during that time. The song’s themes of creation and salvation are delivered with such earnestness that it’s both hilarious and oddly inspiring, making it a favorite for fans who love Spinal Tap’s knack for blending satire with catchy riffs.

Spinal Tap, the fictional heavy metal band, was created by American comedians and musicians Michael McKean (David St. Hubbins), Christopher Guest (Nigel Tufnel), and Harry Shearer (Derek Smalls), with Rob Reiner directing and co-starring as filmmaker Marty DiBergi. The band first appeared in a 1979 ABC sketch comedy pilot called The T.V. Show, where they performed a mock promotional video for "Rock and Roll Nightmare." This segment, introduced by Reiner as a satirical Wolfman Jack, laid the groundwork for their 1984 mockumentary masterpiece, This Is Spinal Tap. The sketch included McKean, Guest, Shearer, and musicians like Loudon Wainwright III on keyboards, and it spoofed late-night rock shows like The Midnight Special. McKean and Shearer had prior experience in comedy troupes like The Credibility Gap, while Guest and McKean were part of Lenny and the Squigtones, a band tied to the TV show Laverne & Shirley. This comedic and musical background helped them craft Spinal Tap’s absurd yet believable persona, complete with a fictional history that traces their evolution from a 1964 beat group called The Thamesmen to a psychedelic pop band, and finally to the heavy metal giants known for their "one of England's loudest bands" moniker.

The band’s journey didn’t end with the film. They’ve released albums, toured, and performed live, blurring the line between fiction and reality. In 2009, they played a "One Night Only World Tour" at Wembley Arena, and they’ve appeared at events like Glastonbury Festival and Live Earth. Fans can dive deeper into their world through the official website, www.spinaltap.com, where they’ll find tour info, music, and merchandise. On social media, follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and X for updates and humorous posts in character. For fan communities, SpinalTapFan.com offers a treasure trove of discographies, multimedia, and trivia, while the Spinal Tap Fans Facebook group connects Zoo Freaks and other devotees who revel in the band’s legendary antics, from Stonehenge mishaps to amps that go to eleven.

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