Ric Parnell, Real Drummer of a Famous Fake Band, Dies at 70
Ric Parnell, a real drummer known for playing in a fake band, died on May 1 in Mont., Missoula, where he had lived for nearly two decades, as described in Rob Reiner’s legendary 1984 mock-up of “This Is Spinal Tap.” . He was 70 years old. His partner, McKenzie Sweeney, confirmed the death. He said …
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