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
1986
In the wake of the Pet Shop Boys’ recent success, an interview with Neil’s father runs in the Newcastle Sunday Sun.
2000
The Boys perform in Erfurt, Germany.
2012
They report on their official website that they’ve enjoyed a beautiful summer-like day in Los Angeles, though they spent much of the time in the studio recording backing vocals by the Waters family singers for the songs ‘Leaving’ and ‘Give It a Go.’
- Facts collated by geowayne.com