Back in 1999, Garth Brooks was on top of the country music world and decided to kick it up a notch and take over the rock industry next. But instead of just simply releasing a Garth Brooks rock album, he created an elaborate character, an alter ego if you will, named Chris Gaines.
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With a soul patch and a long black wig, “Chris Gaines” was envisioned as the Ziggy Stardust to Brooks’ David Bowie. However, that’s not how audiences viewed it. As intriguing as the new persona was, Chris Gaines ultimately became the biggest embarrassment of Garth Brooks’ career.
Here is a look back at one of the strangest instances in musical history.