Two stacked portraits of Michael McKean, Harry Shearer and Christopher Guest, first as themselves and then in wigs as the band Spinal Tap, London, 1984, photographed by David Corio.

Spinal Tap, London, 1984

Spinal Tap
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Michael McKean, Harry Shearer and Christopher Guest of Spinal Tap in London, August 1984, photographed by David Corio — out of character and in character.

Signed limited-edition fine art photograph. Each print includes a certificate of authenticity.

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  • 11 × 14 inches / 28 × 36 cm — edition of 100
  • 16 × 20 inches / 40 × 50 cm — edition of 50
  • 20 × 24 inches / 50 × 60 cm — edition of 30
  • 30 × 40 inches / 76 × 102 cm — TMPG Special Edition

The edition size is the maximum number of signed prints produced in that size.

Photographer’s notes

“I had not seen or even heard of Spinal Tap when I was asked to photograph three actors who had come over to London from the US to publicize their spoof movie of a rock band on the road. They were quiet, serious, unassuming people whose personalities changed as soon as they donned their wigs and stage clothes. Suddenly they were a trio of gormless heavy metal musicians with an attitude, mockney accents and hysterically funny.” — David Corio

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Photographer
David Corio
Title
Spinal Tap, London, 1984
Subject
Spinal Tap
Authenticity
Certificate of Authenticity included
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Photographer
David Corio
Photography
David Corio

London-born photographer David Corio has documented music and culture since 1978, creating intimate portraits across punk, reggae, soul and hip-hop. His archive includes Bob Marley, Nina Simone, Fela Kuti, Grace Jones and many more.

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