'Spinal Tap' to reform for climate change

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NEW YORK (AFP) — Fans of the cult mockumentary "This is Spinal Tap" are in for a treat.

The clueless heavy rockers, described in the 1984 spoof as "one of England's loudest bands," are back, describing in a short film to raise awareness about climate change what they've been doing for the past 20-odd years.

Lead guitarists Nigel Tufnel and David St. Hubbins are also due to make an appearance with bassist Derek Smalls at Wembley Stadium in London on July 7 as part of the global Live Earth concerts in aid of tackling climate change.

Director Rob Reiner, who played documentary maker Marty DiBergi in the movie, told reporters in New York Wednesday he had been asked to resurrect the band behind such classics as "Stonehenge," "Sex Farm" and "Hell Hole."

"I...