[Dixielandjazz] Jazz Education in the 20s hCentury

[Robert Ringwald]

Paul Edgerton wrote:
 
> Bob, you do realize that This Is Spinal Tap was an early (like while still
> in film school) project of Rob Reiner, right? It was considered the first
> Mockumentary, which makes fun of the Rockumentary, a type of documentary
> that was very popular at the time.
> 
> One of the funniest bits was when the lead guitarist, Nigel, showed his
> custom made amplifiers with volume knobs numbered 1 to 11. He said, "This
> one goes to eleven!" When questioned why, he answered, "11 is more than 10,
> for when you just want that extra bit more."
> 
> You ought to listen to the whole show -- drummer after drummer exploding on
> stage, lots of in jokes.


Thanks Paul.  I had a feeling it was a put on but didn't know for sure.  Some of the Rockers can be pretty ignorant about music.  

It is very well done.  

--Bob (Who put this water in my bourbon?) Ringwald