Film bands don’t get a lot larger than Spinal Faucet. Authentic launched as a part of a stay TV particular, they turned part of popular culture historical past with the discharge of the mockumentary This Is Spinal Faucet – which adopted their exploits amid the discharge of a brand new album and a sequence of live performance performances. Bandmates David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel, and Derek Smalls are correctly acknowledged the world over as legends it was thusly a thrill that CinemaBlend was lately invited to interview them in coordination with the discharge of the brand new sequel, Spinal Faucet II: The Finish Continues.
As captured within the video above, CinemaBlend’s Jeff McCobb had the possibility to take a seat down with the bandmates and documentarian Marty DiBergi to debate the latest chapters of their lives (actors Michael McKean, Christopher Visitor, Harry Shearer, and Rob Reiner by no means breaking character throughout the dialog), they usually talked about numerous totally different matters, together with outreach to Ringo Starr about probably coming aboard as a drummer, the standing of the percussionist that they employed for his or her reunion present in New Orleans, and the way they view their affect on performers like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift.
There Was Outreach To Ringo Starr, However He Wouldn’t Settle for Spinal Faucet’s Calls
A notable a part of the Spinal Faucet legacy is that the band doesn’t have a terrific historical past with drummers. Many gifted musicians have signed on to maintain the beat for classics like “Massive Bottoms” and “Give Me Some Cash,” however they’ve a scary historical past of assembly with tragic ends – starting from choking to spontaneous combustion. A standout sequence in Spinal Faucet II: The Finish Continues sees David, Nigel and Derek attempt to discover a new expertise to arrange a package on stage with them, however one identify we don’t see them strategy on display screen is Beatles nice Ringo Starr.
Fellow Beatle Paul McCartney has a standout cameo within the new 2025 film, arriving throughout a studio session and providing up notes on the band’s sound forward of their massive reunion live performance, however did Spinal Faucet ever flip to his drummer pal about collaboration? The reply is sure… however issues didn’t precisely go as deliberate:
- David St. Hubbins: Yeah, we did, we did? Sure. He refused the decision. Oh, he mentioned, ‘You should be joking. I’ve come this far.’ And dot dot dot. And that was it.
- Derek Smalls: After which, you already know, he is on tour on a regular basis. He does not have time for a one off. He did not specific any curiosity.
It’s in all probability for the perfect. On condition that there are solely two members of The Beatles left, they’ve arrived in “treasured useful resource” territory, and it’s positively greatest that one in all them doesn’t do something as extremely foolish as signal on to be the drummer for Spinal Faucet.
So What Occurred To Spinal Faucet’s New Drummer
In Spinal Faucet II: The Finish Continues, the unhealthy will get “nos” from expertise together with The Roots’ Questlove, the Purple Scorching Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith, and Metallica’s Lars Ulrich, however they do finally discover a prepared and gifted auditionee in Didi Crockett (Valerie Franco) – who not solely has unimaginable expertise as a percussionist however can be an enormous fan of the band.
The movie leaves her destiny unsure, as the ultimate shot has her receiving the Heimlich maneuver from a panicked Marty DiBergi in a freeze-frame… so is she doing okay? Apparently she remains to be alive, however DiBergi informed CinemaBlend that she isn’t but out of the woods:
Nicely, you already know, it is contact and go. Yeah. You already know, you at all times take your your life in your fingers while you turn into a Spinal Faucet drummer. So she knew what she was entering into.
A bit callous? Possibly. However the popularity for Spinal Faucet drummers is clearly well-known throughout the music group, and he or she clearly knew the dangers that got here with the gig. One will get the impression watching the film that she felt as if she was supported by good luck and constructive vibes… however signing on for the job is quite a bit like evading loss of life within the Remaining Vacation spot franchise: you might get the impression that you simply’re protected, however you’re positively not.
Additionally that includes the skills of Fran Drescher, John Michael Higgins, Don Lake, and Kerry Godliman – to not point out cameos from Elton John, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood and extra – Spinal Faucet II: The Finish Continues is now enjoying in theaters in every single place.