The National GUITAR Museum - : Nigel Tufnel. The alter-ego of Spinal Tap's Nigel Tufnel—Christopher Guest—was born 73 years ago on February 5, 1948. During his career, Nigel helped legitimize amps that “
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Nigel Tufnel (Christopher Gusest) of Spinal Tap performs at Wembley Arena, London Stock Photo - Alamy
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