October 1959
Christopher Sean Lowe is born on October 4th in Blackpool, Lancashire.
History
On this day
1987
An interview with Chris and Neil runs in the U.K. entertainment journal Biz.
1989
The first of three consecutive nights’ performances by the Pet Shop Boys at London’s Wembley Arena. Derek Jarman observes tonight’s show in preparation for filming it over the subsequent two nights. After the show he tells Neil he should tone down his makeup, which Jarman says makes him look like ‘a sweaty panda.’ Neil will take his advice.
1999
‘I Don’t Know What You Want But I Can’t Give It Any More’ is released as a single.
2007
The Pet Shop Boys perform at the famous Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland.
2009
Having traveled to Israel for an upcoming concert and an appearance on the local edition of Pop Idol, the Boys take part in a press conference in Tel Aviv, during which they express their desire while there to get in a little tourism and relaxation.
2010
Chris and Neil resume the U.K. dates of their summer tour with a performance at the Brighton Centre.
2015
Neil goes record-shopping in Berlin this afternoon with Joel Gibb of the band Hidden Cameras, who lives there. They take a ‘selfie’ on the street that Neil posts two days later on the official PSB website.
2016
They have their final day of rehearsals before the opening of their four-night residency at the Royal Opera House in London.
- Facts collated by geowayne.com