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July 1954

Neil Francis Tennant is born on July 10th in North Shields, Northumberland.

On this day

1990

At the 32nd Annual Grammy Awards show this evening in Los Angeles, Liza Minnelli is one of several artists who receive the Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences ‘Living Legends’ Award. Just before she is presented with the award, Liza performs ‘Losing My Mind’ as produced by the Pet Shop Boys.

2001

Neil records the vocals for ‘Home’ (which will later become ‘Here’), after which he goes jogging while Chris continues work on the instrumental backing.

2011

The Boys spend the whole day working on ‘Memory of the Future,’ including the recording of a new vocal by Neil.

2017

This evening they bring the Super Tour to Glasgow, Scotland.

2021

Frances Barber wins ‘Best Lead Performance in a Musical’ at the Off West End Theatre Awards (the ‘Offies’) for her role as Billie Trix in the PSB-composed show Musik.