October 1959
Christopher Sean Lowe is born on October 4th in Blackpool, Lancashire.
Christopher Sean Lowe is born on October 4th in Blackpool, Lancashire.
Its precise day of release seems uncertain, but on this date ‘Puff the Magic Dragon’ by Peter, Paul and Mary debuts on the Billboard singles chart. Why is this significant in PSB history? Because, as best he can remember, it’s the first record that Chris Lowe ever bought.
Chris, a boxing fan, attends the Mike Tyson-Frank Bruno heavyweight championship fight in Las Vegas.
Wayne Studer’s Commentary website debuts on the Internet. ![]()
The first of two consecutive nights’ PSB concerts in the largest city in the southern hemisphere, São Paolo, Brazil.
The ‘Love etc.’ single is released. Meanwhile, continuing to promote the new single and album (Yes), Neil and Chris are interviewed on two different BBC radio channels.
Neil and Chris attend the dress rehearsal for their ballet The Most Incredible Thing at Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London.