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
1989
Liza Minnelli finishes recording her vocals for Results.
1996
‘Before’ is released as a single.
1998
Chris and Neil begin recording ‘The Only One.’
2008
The Boys have their first meeting with Brian Higgins of Xenomania. They’re considering asking him to produce their next album.
2009
The Pet Shop Boys take part in shooting the video for their upcoming single ‘Did You See Me Coming?’
2015
Tonight’s preview show (which is sold out) at London’s Union Theatre is the first performance in that city in 14 years of the PSB/Jonathan Harvey stage musical Closer To Heaven.
2024: Neil and Chris have an onstage ‘chat’ this evening with Alexis Petridis at Kings Place in London. Hosted by The Guardian, fans could purchase tickets either to attend live or to listen online, followed by an exclusive preview of the upcoming new album Nonetheless.
- Facts collated by geowayne.com