What is the name of a band that i believe was in the 70's, a singer/song writer was named pat?

Question

i think they had the word spinal, or spiral in their band name. I also think i heard that one of their songs is listed as the most played song on the radio in history. over 3 million. I get this from: one of the singers/song writers was a judge at a local talent/ battle of the bands competetion.

Answer 1

Spiral Staircase? They are 70's

Answer 2

spinal tap