Is Spinal Tap a real band? Iconic rockers reveal the meaning behind the song that 'got them cancelled'

Spinal Tap is opening up about the iconic track that "got them cancelled."

For the unversed, Spinal Tap is a fictional English heavy metal band created for parady. Comprising lead singer Michael McKean, played by guitarist David St. Hubbins, Christopher Guest, who portrayed Nigel Tufnel, and Harry Hearer, who embodied bassist Derek Smalls, the band was created by The T.V. Show.

The trio made its debut on the 1979 ABC television sketch comedy pilot episode. However, over the years, all of the original actors have been touring and performing under the band's name, with Guest, McKean and Shearer headlining several festivals, including the Glastonbury Festival.

In a new interview with Screen Rant, the band opened up about a move that copped major flak:

"The one they did misinterpret was B*tch School," Shearer began. "Definitely B*tch School," St. Hubbins weighed in. "They thought it was a sexist sort of an anthem, and we tried to explain it was about training dogs, and they didn't buy that. We were cancelled, basically, weren't we?"

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Just this month, Spinal Tap's St. Hubbins sat down for an interview with Variety, where he opened up about what the band has been up to in recent years. Divulging that they've all gone their separate ways, he also opened up about the influence the band has had:

"Well, I think the story of Spinal Tap, rather than being an influence, should serve to be a cautionary tale. I think in that sense, it’s got value. Kids today look at us and say, “Oh God! We’ll try to avoid that!” It’s nice, really nice, very gra’ifying," he remarked.

As for plans of reuniting, St. Hubbins said that the trio is currently working something out, but they've been busy with their "solo projects." Smalls also weighed in, noting:

"But as I say, it’s the first time the three of us have been in a room together in five years, and you never know what could happen. You don’t wanna say “never” … or “forever,” or “always.” There’s a lotta words you don’t wanna say, really. You don’t wanna say “ninny”…"

As for his bandmate's comments that Spinal Tap should stand as a "cautionary tale," Smalls said:

"Well, it stands up to, uh, great gobs of scrutiny, there’s no doubt about that. I think that there are right turns we’ve made, and wrong turns, and if at any point we could have told one from the other, we might have been in better shape than we are now. But y’know, here’s what I think: We’re all alive, right?"

Just last week, it was announced that the leading men of the band would be reuniting for Spinal Tap II: The End Continues. It will be a final show that will be later turned into a documentary. Rob Reiner, who starred in the original show, will also make an appearance.

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