Who Was WHO in Rock? Flipping Through Circus Magazine’s 1990 Rock Almanac in Glorious 4K”

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Step into a time machine and flip through the pages of Circus Magazine’s March 31, 1990 issue—THE Fourth Annual “Who’s Who in Rock” Almanac—with Robert John Hadfield. 🎸

In this nostalgic deep-dive, Robert breaks down rock's wild state on the cusp of the '90s: Motley Crüe, Aerosmith, Skid Row, Whitesnake, Guns N’ Roses, Tesla, Cinderella, and even a surprise Tora Tora sighting! From guitar string ads and forgotten amp brands to lineup changes and explosive reissues, it's a full-on retro ride.

🎯 Filmed in glorious 4K, so set your resolution high and enjoy every detail—especially those grainy ads, killer band photos, and forgotten gear promos.

💬 Tell us your memories, what strings you used, and which bands YOU thought were going to rule the '90s. And don't miss the hilarious story about running into a member of Tora Tora at a local Utah fair! 🤯

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⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: Why this Circus Magazine caught my attention
00:37 – Who’s Who in Rock: 1990 rundown
01:46 – Vintage ads + string talk: Lord of the Strings
02:37 – Company of Wolves and forgotten blues rock
03:34 – Crate amps and gear nostalgia
04:00 – Subgenres and genre mashups: Blues Rock to Pop Metal
04:27 – Fan letters & Memorex memories
05:00 – Paul Gilbert & string preference shoutout
05:46 – KIX, Whitesnake, Slip of the Tongue era
07:11 – Whitesnake’s recycled hits strategy
08:13 – Tour list madness: Alice Cooper to Faith No More
08:48 – Cinderella & Fred Coury: The drummer who didn’t drum
10:13 – Warrant, Greg Bissonette, & session drummer shoutouts
11:01 – 1990’s biggest albums: Phil Collins, Milli Vanilli, Paula Abdul
13:16 – Channel update: Playlists & how to find more
14:03 – Rush’s Presto, Metallica, and backstage posters
17:11 – Circus magazine’s questionable photography 🤣
18:07 – Guitar string wars: Boomers vs. D’Addario
18:37 – Bon Jovi, Blaze of Glory, & drive-in memories
19:17 – Dokken’s silent breakup
20:27 – Kiss, Hot in the Shade, & Michael Bolton collab??
22:01 – Rotosound strings, Torra Torra sighting in real life
23:34 – Series 10 guitars & 80s buddy cop movies
25:51 – Metal videos, Natty wireless mics, and VHS culture
27:00 – Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, and the MTV generation
28:26 – More strings! Faster Pussycat, Tesla, and twin-axe guitar chemistry
30:32 – Cult vs. Electric controversy
32:56 – Tesla’s unique guitar duo dynamic
34:08 – Gregg Strummer…who?? Circus’s mystery inclusion
35:27 – Aerosmith aging gracefully + blues vs. pop
36:12 – Whitesnake’s rotating guitarist lineup
37:17 – Vandenberg, Kiss openers, and towering guitarists
38:04 – Tesla gets their due
39:14 – Closing thoughts and fan call-to-action
42:00 – BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: We're building shows around YOU!
43:00 – Help shape the future of the channel – leave your feedback!

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