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July 1954

Neil Francis Tennant is born on July 10th in North Shields, Northumberland.

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.