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
1999
Neil records vocals for ‘Happiness Is an Option,’ using a guide vocal by Chris as a model.
2005
The Boys attend Kylie Minogue’s Showgirl concert at Earl’s Court in London. Neil gets to hear a recording of his own vocals duetting with Kylie on the song ‘In Denial.’
2007
A busy day for the Pet Shop Boys in Berlin: a book signing at Dussmann (the city’s largest bookstore), followed by an evening concert at the Tempodrom.
- Facts collated by geowayne.com