July 1954
Neil Francis Tennant is born on July 10th in North Shields, Northumberland.
History
On this day
1986
‘Opportunities’ is re-released as a single, this time proving successful.
1990
Electronic’s ‘Getting Away with It’ (co-written by Neil) peaks at #38 on the U.S. singles chart.
2005
The Boys begin work on ‘Casanova in Hell.’
2006
Fundamental is released in Germany and various other countries in continental Europe—a few days ahead of its U.K. release.
2007
Continuing the Fundamental Tour, Neil and Chris arrive in Stuttgart, Germany, for their concert there the following evening.
2009
As they note today on their official website, the Pet Shop Boys are in the midst of rehearsals for their upcoming world tour, which they have dubbed ‘The Pandemonium Tour.’
2011
Chris and Neil reportedly put in an appearance this evening at the London club Room Service.
2019
Frances Barber comes back into the studio to re-record vocals for ‘For Every Moment’ and ‘Friendly Fire.’ Neil then works with Pete Gleadall to edit a prospective single version of ‘Ich bin Musik’ (though it’s never released as a single).
- Facts collated by geowayne.com