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
1985
Neil leaves his job at Smash Hits to devote himself full-time to the Pet Shop Boys.
1991
The Pet Shop Boys bring their Performance tour show to Detroit’s Clubland auditorium.
2005
Chris and Neil work some more on ‘Minimal,’ adding lyrics and recording vocals.
2011
Accompanied by Pete Gleadall, they go to a concert in Berlin by English singer-songwriter Patrick Wolf.
2012
The Boys attend another performance of their ballet The Most Incredible Thing at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, this time accompanied by their friend, comedian Matt Lucas.
2022
The Pet Shop Boys and their classic ‘West End Girls’ feature in a new ad campaign unveiled today by the sportswear and fragrance brand CK1 Palace.
- Facts collated by geowayne.com