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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”.

On this day

1963

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.

1996

Chris, a boxing fan, attends the Mike Tyson-Frank Bruno heavyweight championship fight in Las Vegas.

2001

Wayne Studer’s Commentary website debuts on the Internet. wink

2007

The first of two consecutive nights’ PSB concerts in the largest city in the southern hemisphere, São Paolo, Brazil.

2009

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.

2011

Neil and Chris attend the dress rehearsal for their ballet The Most Incredible Thing at Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London.