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
1664
The Dutch surrender New Amsterdam to the British, who rename it New York. If it weren’t for this historical event, the Pet Shop Boys might have had to write and record the more awkward ‘New Amsterdam City Boy.’ 😉
2005
Chris and Neil work on ‘Psychological’ at the Sarm West recording studio.
2009
Having flown down ahead of time for their concert the following evening, the Boys enjoy a day off in Miami.
2015
The first day of roughly three weeks of work in an L.A. studio with producer Stuart Price on the album Super.
2024
The Pet Shop Boys perform at ‘Radio 2 in the Park’ in Preston, U.K.
- Facts collated by geowayne.com