Events in Music History in August 1988

Straight Outta Compton

Aug 8 Rap group N.W.A. release their debut studio album "Straight Outta Compton"

Ain't Misbehavin'

Aug 15 Revival of musical revue "Ain't Misbehavin'", highlighting songs of Fats Waller, opens at Ambassador Theater, NYC; runs for 176 performances