Neil plays in a group in Newcastle called Dust: Their most popular song is a preposterous affair he has written called “Can you hear the dawn break?”. They are heavily influenced by The Incredible String Band. “We were convinced we would become terribly famous. It was a very kind of stoned seventies but we used to think it was absolutely brilliant at the time”.
Chris and Arsenal footballer Ian Wright work together on a possible follow-up single to ‘Do the Right Thing,’ which never materializes.
As part of their promotional efforts for their soon-to-be-released single ‘Love etc.’ and album Yes, Neil and Chris take part in a number of interviews at a studio in North London.
It’s announced today that the Pet Shop Boys will be among the headliners at the 50th anniversary Glastonbury Festival in June of this year.