Clear references in 'This Is Spinal Tap'

For years since this movie has been released, many hard rockers have claimed that the movie hit too hard. Jeff Beck, Ozzy Osbourne, and many of the glam scene rockers of the LA Strip have said that this movie must have been a jab at them in some way.

These references seem to be clear:

The Stonehenge sequence was a theme that Black Sabbath touched upon in their song...Stonehenge. There is a debate about whether it's a coincidence because of the close timing of the release of the movie and Born Again. Commissioner Gordon taught us there are no coincidences.
The first song that Nigel Tufnel and David St. Hubbins wrote was 'All The Way Home', about a train. This harkens to the Yardbirds 'Train Kept A-Rollin'. Quite a coincidence.
And most obvious, when Derek Smalls and St. Hubbins are talking about the possibility of new material, specifically, "you're a mean one, saucy Jack...haughty Jack", this has to be an obvious reference to the Who's Happy Jack.

Are there any others? Any obvious, or, too coincidental references to real world artists?

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You could write a book about Spinal tap references. I bet there is some academic MA paper about that. But in the meantime

There are nine things there (because the list go to 11)

Real stories that inspired ST

But to not spoil fun and connect things. Spinal Tap album review "Shit Sandwich" is a nod to Yes Tales From Topographic Oceans was just "No". During tour for that album Yes bassist became trapped in plastic. Sounds familiar?

Ballad That Tufel wanted to title Lick My Love Pump is Zappa Promise Not To Come In Your Mouth

Also Gibson Les Paul guitars with low-impedance pickups had a switch that enabled them to go up to 11.

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What does the film This Is Spinal Tap parody?

\u201cThis Is Spinal Tap,\u201d the heavy metal mockumentary about one of England's loudest bands, turns 35 this year. The 1984 satire parodies early metal bands and the rock music industry in general. \u201cI think it's the best documentary about a rock band that I've ever seen,\u201d author Peter Occhiogrosso says.

Why This Is Spinal Tap is so popular?

Spinal Tap's documentary feel makes it seem realistic It had a basic outline/story arc that Rob Reiner and company worked from, and the movie was improvised from that foundation. Using what's now known as a "mockumentary" style, it made the film seem more real, and it introduced the public to the genre in the process.

Is This Is Spinal Tap funny?

Spinal Tap has been called one of the funniest movies ever made by many people over the years.

Where can I find a spinal tap?

This Is Spinal Tap, a music movie starring Rob Reiner, Michael McKean, and Christopher Guest is available to stream now. Watch it on Apple TV, Prime Video, VUDU, Vudu Movie & TV Store or Redbox.

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