1976 — 1978
Chris plays trombone in a seven-piece dance band wittily named One Under The Eight, who perform old-time popular favourites like “Hello Dolly”, “La Bamba”, and “Moon River”.
History
On this day
1993
Boy George’s PSB-produced ‘The Crying Game’ peaks at #15 on the U.S. charts.
2001
The first public performance (not the official ‘opening night’) of Closer to Heaven takes place in London.
2003
Alcazar’s Alcazarized, featuring the PSB-written ‘Love Life,’ is released in the Swedish band’s native country.
2007
The Pet Shop Boys perform in Zurich, Switzerland.
2008
While Neil collaborates with Xenomania’s Miranda Cooper on ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ (part of which is eventually appropriated for ‘More Than a Dream’), Chris writes melodies for ‘The Way It Used to Be.’
2012
Neil works on the credits list for Elysium.
2013
In Buenos Aires, the Pet Shop Boys appear at a ‘private gig’ hosted by Mercedes Benz to celebrate the launch of their new A‑Class auto. They perform a truncated version of their current Electric Tour setlist.
2019
Frances Barber records her vocals for ‘Ich bin Musik’ and ‘For Every Moment.’
2022
The Pet Shop Boys bring their Dreamworld Tour to the Hallenstadion in Zurich, Switzerland.
- Facts collated by geowayne.com