You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Saturday Night Live Season 25 Episode 05 on November 13, 1999 with host Garth Brooks and musical guest Chris Gaines.
The "SNL" writers certainly knew this, and they cleverly took the wind out of the Gaines experience through one of the few comics who could get away with it: Tracy Morgan. The Life of Chris Gaines (also dubbed Gaines' Greatest Hits), was released to much public criticism. saturday-night-live-s-25-e-05-garth-brooks-chris-gaines Sketches include "Gun Convention," "James Bond," "Hickory Farms Audio Visual Project," "Tracy Morgan and Garth Brooks," "Warner Lambert/America Home Products Merger," "Express Flowers," "Mango," "Devil Can't Write No Love Songs," "Simma Da Na," and "WXLU News." Chris Gaines’s near-death saga of drug use, a scarring automobile accident, and against-all-odds redemption was explored in his impressively detailed Behind the … In reality, he became the biggest embarrassment of Brooks' career. Looking for something to watch? The country singer served as the host of the show, while his mysterious rock alter-ego, Chris Gaines, performed as the evening’s musical guest. In 1999, Country music powerhouse Garth Brooks released an album of Pop/Rock songs as a fictional persona named Chris Gaines. 7. There are no reviews yet. First appearance of 'The Boston Teens' sketch. For more information on cookies including how to manage your consent visit our Looking for something to watch? With Jimmy Fallon, Will Ferrell, Ana Gasteyer, Darrell Hammond. This article is a stub. In 1999, Garth Brooks grew a soul patch, donned a black wig, and re-emerged as “Chris Gaines,” brooding, sex-addicted alt-rocker—a period he refuses to talk about today. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Backstage, Tracy Morgan badmouths Chris Gaines right in front of Garth Brooks.Tags: 1990, Garth Brooks backstage, Garth Brooks Tracy Morgan, Garth Brooks Chris Gaines, Tracy Morgan Chris Gaines, Chris Gaines insult, Chris Gaines backstage, Tracy MorganWeekend Update Rewind: Olya Povlatsky (Part 2 of 2)Weekend Update Rewind: Olya Povlatsky (Part 1 of 2)Weekend Update Rewind: Angel (Every Boxer’s Girlfriend)SNL Stories from the Show: Unreleased (Eddie Murphy, John Mulaney and More)Weekend Update Home Edition: Trump’s Valet Tests Positive for CoronavirusWeekend Update Home Edition: Tina Fey on Mother’s DayWeekend Update Home Edition: Panda Express & Tom Cruise in SpaceWhat's Wrong with This Picture: Mother’s Day EditionWeekend Update Home Edition: Jeanine Pirro on Coronavirus Lockdown ProtestsBoyz II Men ft. Babyface: A Song for Mama (At Home)This Day in SNL History: Target Lady and “Classic Peg”Weekend Update Home Edition: Trump Suggests Injecting DisinfectantWeekend Update Home Edition: Banksy Makes Bathroom ArtWeekend Update Home Edition: Pete Davidson on Hooking Up During QuarantineWeekend Update Rewind: David "Big Papi" Ortiz (Part 2 of 2)Weekend Update Rewind: David "Big Papi" Ortiz (Part 1 of 2)Coldplay's Chris Martin: Shelter from the Storm (At Home)Weekend Update: President Trump Gives Coronavirus UpdateWeekend Update: New Twinkies Cereal and Joe Exotic MovieWe and our partners use cookies on this site to improve our service, perform analytics, personalize advertising, measure advertising performance, and remember website preferences. Brooks created an elaborate back story for his character (Chris Gaines), going so far as to appear as Gaines for the musical guest on SNL when Brooks hosted and starring as Gaines in a VH1 Behind the Life Of special. It was actually the first time the public had a glimpse of Gaines, whom Brooks said “kind of looked like Prince,” although a bit heavier. As promotion for the record, Garth Brooks appeared on SNL as the host and musical guest, as both himself and the enigmatic pseudonym. In a callback to Brooks' appearance when he hosted in season 23, Brooks, as Chris Gaines, does a sketch with Mango then unmasks Gaines. — Tracy is priceless in his negative rant to Garth about Chris Gaines, particularly this perfectly Tracy Morgan-esque line: “Chris Gaines is a weenie beenie bing-bong freak!” Use the HTML below. Choose an adventure below and discover your next favorite movie or TV show.Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Tracy continued to bash Chris Gaines until Lorne returned with the soda and we found out that Tracy was fully aware of the alter-ego situation the entire time. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Gaines’ appearance on SNL was totally bizarre. By using the site, you consent to these cookies. Tags: 1990, Garth Brooks backstage, Garth Brooks Tracy Morgan, Garth Brooks Chris Gaines, Tracy Morgan Chris Gaines, Chris Gaines insult, Chris Gaines backstage, Tracy Morgan Use the HTML below. Chris Gaines performs "Way of the Girl". Directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller. Gaines' only album was a "greatest hits" compilation Be the first one to In a callback to Brooks' appearance when he hosted in season 23, Brooks, as Chris Gaines, does a sketch with Mango then unmasks Gaines.