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 ...

Legendary band leader Paul Shaffer was a member of the original "SNL" house band, in the show's fifth season he also became a cast member. Shaffer joins Cher Calvin and Micah Ohlman to discuss 50 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...