Nigel Tufnel

Nigel Tufnel is a fictional character from the cult classic mockumentary 'This Is Spinal Tap,' portrayed by Christopher Guest. As the lead guitarist of the fictional British rock band Spinal Tap, Tufnel is known for his eccentric personality and the iconic line about his amplifiers that go to eleven. He returns in the sequel, 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues,' reuniting with his bandmates for a supposed final concert.

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Australia: Nigel Tufnel is a fictional character portrayed by Christopher Guest in This Is Spinal Tap. 9

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The Sydney Morning Herald: Why I tapped into profound silliness

United Kingdom: Nigel Tufnel is the guitarist of the fictional band Spinal Tap. 7

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BBC: The world's loudest band return with a little help from their famous friends

Taiwan: Nigel Tufnel asks his wife a question after he and his bandmates have reunited after many years. 5

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Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: The guys from Spinal Tap are back together, but is the reunion worth it?

United Kingdom: Nigel Tufnel is the lead guitarist of Spinal Tap, known for his humorous insights about their experiences. 7

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The Guardian: ‘Our songs last three minutes but they feel like an hour’: the return of Spinal Tap – an exclusive that goes up to 11! | Film

United Kingdom: Nigel Tufnel reunites with his bandmates for a final concert in Spinal Tap II. 7

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The Guardian: Spinal Tap II: The End Continues – first trailer released | Film