Episode #239
April 4, 2025
CIRCUS Magazine June 30, 1984 Pt 2 - This is even MORE Crazy!

Flip Through CIRCUS Magazine (June 30, 1984) | Judas Priest, Ozzy, Scorpions, RUSH, KISS & More!

****** WATCH PART 1 HERE https://youtu.be/kVRetxxShkI?si=2iYru7OE5QciEdag ******

🚨 Welcome to Part 2 of our deep dive into Circus Magazine – June 30, 1984 in glorious 4K! This issue is packed with iconic moments from Judas Priest, Ozzy Osbourne, the Scorpions, RUSH, KISS, Duran Duran, Ted Nugent, and more.

I’m Robert John Hadfield, and if you lived through the ‘80s—or wish you had—this video will bring it all rushing back.

▶️ We flip through page by page and talk:
⚡️Spiked leather and Run to the Hills ⚡️
⚡️Ozzy with a shaved head in a tux?
⚡️Scorpions’ epic wardrobe repetition
⚡️Jack Blades and the Michigan Metal Festival
⚡️RUSH’s Grace Under Pressure era with that Police influence
⚡️Duran Duran, Union Jacks, and Reflex flashbacks
⚡️Guitar ads, fake IDs, buttons, stickers, and classifieds
⚡️That vintage thrill of ordering from the back pages

If you remember this issue—or just love this era—drop a comment below! And hey, hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to join our growing tribe of vintage rock lovers. 🤘

00:00 – Intro: Who’s That Face? (Chrissie Hynde?)
00:21 – 4K Tip + David Lee Roth Centerfold
00:44 – Rob Halford’s Spikes & Leather Legacy
01:54 – Ozzy’s Shaved Head Mystery
03:02 – Jack Blades + Summer Rock ‘84 Lineup
04:45 – Scorpions’ Grimey Uniforms
05:50 – The Jacksons' “Victory” Album and Tour
07:03 – krocus & Headhunter Memories
07:31 – RUSH's “Grace Under Pressure” + Police Influence
09:59 – Rush: Gone But Never Forgotten
11:03 – Rush’s Final Tour Reflections
12:15 – Brian Howe, Ted Nugent & “Tied Up In Love”
13:14 – Accept, Motley Crue & Circus Back Issues
14:05 – Klaus Meine’s Signature Look

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15:26 – Stay in Tune Strings + Steve Lukather Everywhere!
16:28 – “Choose Your Career” Ads & Vintage Merch
18:25 – Hagar + Neal Schon’s Supergroup “Through the Fire”
19:50 – My Beloved Aria Pro II Guitar
20:28 – KISS & the Lick It Up Resurrection
22:43 – Trendsetters to Trend-Followers?
23:58 – Iron Maiden Merch Domination
26:46 – Japanese Rock Magazines + RJR Anti-Peer Pressure Ad?
28:01 – Union Jacks, Studded Belts, and Movie Ads
30:07 – Duran Duran & John Taylor’s “Thunder”
31:27 – D’Angelo Strings – Wait, What?
32:15 – Ozzy the Family Man?
33:56 – How Did Ozzy Become a Household Name?
34:22 – Zildjian Apparel + VHS Orders
35:27 – The Cars: Heartbeat City Breakdown
36:58 – Duran Duran’s 1990s Resurrection
37:24 – The “Play It Safe” Guitar Stand?
38:22 – Radiant Amps + Buyer Mics
39:14 – Peavey Basses + Random Band Memories
40:52 – Lex Deluxe & Instructional Guitar Tapes
41:50 – Guitar String Ads & Mixing Gear
43:05 – Gibson Designer Series Guitars
49:03 – Final Thoughts: Rush, Nostalgia, and Music as Community
50:41 – Why This Era Mattered & Outro

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