As a music journalist of a certain age, people often ask about my all-time favorite interview. And there’s no question what it is: the three-decade-old Spinal Tap interview that follows below.

We’re going to assume that anyone clicking on this article knows that “This Is Spinal Tap” is the greatest rock ‘n’ roll film of all time, that its long-awaited sequel “The End Continues” was just released Friday, and, in a telling statement of the group’s vast influence, features appearances from Paul McCartney, Elton John (who even performs “Stonehenge” with the group), Garth Brooks, Metallica’s Lars Ulrich and more. (Click here to read our fresh interview with the group , published Friday.)

But back when I was working at a now-defunct music publication called CMJ, I had a longstanding requ

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