Chris goes to Liverpool University to study architecture. During 1981 ‑1982 he spends a year gaining practical experience in a London architectural practice, designing a staircase in an industrial development in Milton Keynes. “It’s not a remarkable staircase”, he comments when visiting it in 1988, “It’s just a functional staircase”.
The Pet Shop Boys perform in Frankfurt, Germany.
They start writing a new song titled ‘The Former Enfant Terrible.’
The German TV channel ZDF Neo broadcasts a special based on the Boys’ 2006–2007 Fundamental Tour.
The Boys bring their Electric Tour this evening to Atlantic City, New Jersey.
It’s a big day for new PSB-related music. Today sees the digital releases of PSB remixes of both ‘Hot for You Baby’ by the late Tina Turner and ‘How Do You Love?’ by the Hidden Cameras. Also, Sleep of Reason, Neil’s collaboration with pianist/composer Mark Springer and the Sacconi String Quartet, is released on CD and vinyl today.