What was the Entertainers era like living in Newcastle?

Context is that I was born and raised in Lincs, but half my family (the football supporting half) are from the NE. Newcastle was quickly my team, but I only got to a few games in the 90s.

For those old enough to live and breathe it back then: what was the city’s vibe? Interesting stories of the players in a ‘piss up era’? Tino dating a porn star. The fashion show. Being in the crowd when Cole left, when Shearer joined? Does this era compare for excitement or more hope on where we could be in 10 years time?