This Is Spinal Tap is getting a sequel thanks to the efforts of Harry Shearer, and while the original has obtained many accolades in the decades since its release, a lot of actual rockers at the time were on the fence about it. Most notably, it's well-reported that the late Ozzy Osbourne didn't laugh at the movie, stating it was just too real to his own experience as a musician.
I had the honor of talking to Rob Reiner about the original film, and after mentioning Ozzy's response, I wondered if other musicians had talked to him over the years about the iconic mockumentary. The director, who will reprise his role as the "director" character in the upcoming sequel, confirmed that he's heard from a lot of notable rockers over the years about the movie, including Sting and Axl Rose:
