October 1959
Christopher Sean Lowe is born on October 4th in Blackpool, Lancashire.
History
On this day
1991
While staying at the Mondrian Hotel in Los Angeles, Neil happens upon Depeche Mode singer Dave Gahan having lunch. They chat briefly. That same evening the Boys perform the second of two consecutive nights’ shows at L.A.‘s Universal Amphitheater.
2001
Chris and Neil begin work on a track called ‘Diddly Squat,’ which later becomes ‘All or Nothing.’
2011
They start working on a remix of the Hidden Cameras track ‘Colour of a Man.’
2015
They note on their website that today they spoke with their manager, Angela Becker, ‘via computer’ about ‘reissues, the new album, etc.’
2016
Pre-recorded segments featuring Neil and Chris have been airing every weekday afternoon this week on the ‘This Is the Day’ segment of Richard Blade’s SiriusXM 1st Wave satellite radio show.
2017
Chris attends this evening’s performance by The Who at London’s Royal Albert Hall, where the Pet Shop Boys are scheduled to perform three nights later. (Both shows are to benefit the Teenage Cancer Trust.)
2023
Their official website announces the pending June release of Smash, the Pet Shop Boys’ fourth hits collection, which will be available in several formats, including a three-CD/two-Blu-ray set.
- Facts collated by geowayne.com