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Geoff Tate Laughs at Coverdale's Sandwich Meltdown

6/8/2025

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Geoff Tate, the iconic former vocalist of Queensrÿche, shared a hilarious backstage moment with David Coverdale of Whitesnake, reminiscent of the absurdity in "This Is Spinal Tap." Coverdale's dramatic meltdown over the size of sandwich meat left Tate in stitches. As the cult classic prepares for its sequel, "Spinal Tap II," this September, its impact on rock culture remains undeniable.

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Geoff Tate, the iconic former vocalist of Queensrÿche, shared a hilarious backstage moment with David Coverdale of Whitesnake, reminiscent of the absurdity in "This Is Spinal Tap." Coverdale's dramatic meltdown over the size of sandwich meat left Tate in stitches. As the cult classic prepares for its sequel, "Spinal Tap II," this September, its impact on rock culture remains undeniable.