April 1984
The first version of ‘West End girls’ is released. It is a club hit in Los Angeles and San Francisco and a small hit in France and Belgium.
History
October 1984
They make their first ever stage appearance at the Fridge Nightclub in Brixton, singing and playing over tapes.
On this day
1990
At the 32nd Annual Grammy Awards show this evening in Los Angeles, Liza Minnelli is one of several artists who receive the Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences ‘Living Legends’ Award. Just before she is presented with the award, Liza performs ‘Losing My Mind’ as produced by the Pet Shop Boys.
2001
Neil records the vocals for ‘Home’ (which will later become ‘Here’), after which he goes jogging while Chris continues work on the instrumental backing.
2011
The Boys spend the whole day working on ‘Memory of the Future,’ including the recording of a new vocal by Neil.
2017
This evening they bring the Super Tour to Glasgow, Scotland.
2021
Frances Barber wins ‘Best Lead Performance in a Musical’ at the Off West End Theatre Awards (the ‘Offies’) for her role as Billie Trix in the PSB-composed show Musik.
- Facts collated by geowayne.com