1976 — 1978
Chris plays trombone in a seven-piece dance band wittily named One Under The Eight, who perform old-time popular favourites like “Hello Dolly”, “La Bamba”, and “Moon River”.
History
On this day
1986
The Pet Shop Boys appear on the Top of the Pops Christmas Party TV special.
1987
With ‘Always on My Mind’ a U.K. Christmas #1, Chris visits his folks in Blackpool for the holiday. While in Blackpool, Chris is denied entry to a local hotspot because he’s wearing jeans. Meanwhile, Neil also enjoys Christmas dinner with his family in Newcastle, after which they all watch the pre-recorded PSB performance of their latest hit on Top of the Pops.
1988
The Boys perform ‘Heart’ on Top of the Pops—their second Christmas appearance in a row on the show.
- Facts collated by geowayne.com