[1] Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men opened the show with their Record of the Year nominated "One Sweet Day".
Together with Boyz II Men, she sang a live rendition of "One Sweet Day", to a very positive response.
[6] The ceremony is also significant for Tupac Shakur introducing Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons, and Paul Stanley of Kiss for the first time in full makeup and costume since 1979.
Shakur said "And I've seen just about everything now," in response to seeing Kiss walk on stage to announce the nominees for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocal.
Also Michael Jacksonʼs 1995 HIStory Album received 6 nominations respectively winning one for Best Music Video , Short form for Scream .