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
The first single by Electronic, ‘Getting Away with It’ (co-written by Neil and featuring him on backup vocals), debuts on the U.K. singles chart.
1999
The Boys perform in Bournemouth, U.K.
2009
A very busy ‘U.K. media day’ for PSB: they appear on two radio programs—Steven Wright’s and Geoff Lloyd’s—as well as on Alan Titchmarsh’s afternoon TV show.
2012
It’s rare for either of the Pet Shop Boys to work in the studio on a Sunday, but Chris does so today, putting down a mix of ‘The Trial.’
- Facts collated by geowayne.com