Events in Music History in August 1995

Damn Yankees

Aug 6 Revival of Richard Adler and Jerry Ross' musical comedy '"Damn Yankees", starring Jerry Lewis and Bebe Neuwirth, closes at Marquis Theater, NYC, after 519 performances

Gangster's Paradise

Aug 8 "Gangster's Paradise" single released by Coolio (Billboard Song of the Year, 1995)

Battle of Brit Pop

Aug 14 "Battle of Brit Pop" rival bands Oasis (Roll with It) and Blur (Country House) release singles on the same day

  • Aug 20 "The Play's the Thing" closes at Criterion Theater NYC after 75 performances

Arcadia

Aug 27 Tom Stoppard's comedic play "Arcadia" closes at Vivian Beaumont Theater, NYC, after 204 performances