Blast of ’90s Greatness Greets Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Remember the ’90s?

The Internet was so new we had to wade through a series of squawks before going online. Comedians told any joke they pleased, and no one feared cancellation for painting outside the lines.

Musicians toured without lecturing crowds on how they should vote or live their lives.

And trigger warnings weren’t even a thing. Still, the 1994 comedy “PCU” predicted the coming woke revolution. 

And here we are.

The 1998 action comedy “Rush Hour” just got a 21st-century warning, courtesy of USA Network. (Hat Tip: World of Reel)

We all love our buddy comedies … but this movie was created in a different time. FYI certain depictions, language and humor may seem outdated and at times offensive.

Audiences watched the movie for 27 years without any such “protection.” Now, a major cable network deems it necessary. Will it air a similar warning for “Rush Hour 2” and “Rush Hour 3?” What other movies are next?

Yeah, we miss the ’90s. Badly.

It’s why the triple bill at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre Friday got such a warm welcome from the crowd. The night featured the Spin Doctors, Gin Blossoms and Blues Traveler in a lineup dating back to the roaring ’90s.

The Spin Doctors broke out pop gems like “Two Princes” and “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong,” showing an appreciation for the crowd sticking with the rockers all these years later.

A similar sentiment came from Robin Wilson, the ageless lead singer for The Gin Blossoms. The band saved its biggest hit, “Hey, Jealousy,” for the end of its set. Other bangers like “Follow You Down” and “Found Out About You” kept the crowd on its feet up until then.

Both opening bands were in fine form. They didn’t noodle with their classic tracks, delivering them exactly as the crowd anticipated.

After all, those fans matter the most. And so did the date on the calendar – July 4, 2025. The show couldn’t forget the nation’s birthday, showcasing the fireworks exploding all around the venue.

Blues Traveler hit the stage to strains from “South Park’s” giddy anthem, “America (F*** Yeah)” from “Team America: World Police.” The stars and stripes could be seen on stage and lead singer John Popper played the National Anthem on his harmonica.

He, too, thanked the crowd for joining them on a pristine summer night, hinting at a medical hiccup that nearly derailed his appearance.

The show must go on, and with it killer covers of “Hot for Teacher” and “Mary Jane’s Last Chance” along with the band’s blistering smash “Runaround.”

For one night, the 1990s were back. No woke lectures or trigger warnings. Just old school rock, pop and blues played at a high level.

We don’t always need Doc Brown’s time machine for nights like this.

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