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August 1983

Neil is sent to New York by Smash Hits to interview The Police. By this time the Pet Shop Boys are obsessed by a stream of hi energy records made by New York producer Bobby Orlando, known as Bobby O’. “I thought well, if I’ve got to go and see The Police play then I’m also going to have lunch with Bobby O’ ”. Neil and Bobby O share a cheeseburger and carrot cake at a restaurant called The Apple Jack on August 19th (two years to the day since Neil and Chris met) and Bobby O’, flatered by Neil’s compliments, suggests making a record with the Pet Shop Boys.

History

On this day

1989

The Boys perform the last of three consecutive nights’ shows at Budokan, Tokyo.

2002

The U.K. leg of the Release Tour begins at Brixton Academy in London.

2011

They continue work on ‘Give It a Go’ as well as ‘Shouting in the Evening.’

2013

Chris and Neil appear as guests on this evening’s Dance Years program hosted by David Pearce on BBC Radio 2. They talk about making their new album Electric, new artists they like, and specific artists who have influenced them through the years.

2017

Back in the U.K. following roughly two weeks on the Continent, they perform this evening at the Henley Music Festival.

2018

The Summer 2018 leg of the Pet Shop Boys’ extended Super Tour kicks off with their show tonight in Tallinn, Estonia.

2022

Following a break in their Dreamworld Tour of nearly a full week, the Pet Shop Boys perform in Budapest, Hungary.

2024

They perform at Berlin’s Mercedes Benz Arena.