One of the most important unsung heroes in the history of The Blues Brothers is Paul Shaffer, whom some modern audiences may recognize best as David Letterman’s band leader. However, before then, he ...

Spinal Tap II' follows the band as they reunite after a 15-year break for one final concert, and reunites director Rob Reiner ...

“Jimmy!” he exclaimed before turning to Schaffer. “Paul? What are you doing here?” “You know, it’s a funny story,” Shaffer replied. “Have you ever taken too much Ambien, and then ...

This Is Spinal Tap fans will only have to wait a little bit longer for the long-awaited sequel to the 1984 cult classic.

accompanied by Paul Shaffer on piano. Following a humorous monologue about “an increasing acceptance of different types of families, different types of relationships,” before introducing ...

The End Continues, directed by Rob Reiner with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer reprising their iconic roles as the legendary heavy metal band Spinal Tap. Reiner returns as ...

In the band's absence, Tonight Show audiences were treated to a familiar face in late-night television—Paul Shaffer. The longtime Late Show with David Letterman musical director, who led ...

In December 2024, Paul Shaffer appeared on comedian Paul Ollinger’s podcast, Reasonably Happy. In the episode, he discusses how the extraordinary line-up of The Blues Brothers Band came together ...