October 1959
Christopher Sean Lowe is born on October 4th in Blackpool, Lancashire.
History
On this day
1985
The Pet Shop Boys are interviewed by ‘Max Headroom’ at a live appearance in London—a performance during which Chris plays trombone onstage.
2001
Johnny Marr plays guitar on ‘Home and Dry.’
2004
The Boys perform at the Benicassim Festival near Valencia, Spain.
2012
Although it has already been released in a few scattered countries over the past several days, today is regarded as the official release date of the new PSB single, ‘Winner.’
2013
The Pet Shop Boys perform this evening in Manila—their first-ever concert in the Philippines. Chris, a boxing fan, posts on their website how thrilled he is to be performing at the same venue where the legendary ‘Thrilla in Manila’ bout between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier occurred on October 1, 1975.
2019
An ‘EP’ of the six songs performed by Frances Barber and Pet Shop Boys featured in the new cabaret stage show Musik is released today as a digital download and on streaming services.
- Facts collated by geowayne.com