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History

1978

Chris goes to Liverpool University to study architecture. During 1981 ‑1982 he spends a year gaining practical experience in a London architectural practice, designing a staircase in an industrial development in Milton Keynes. “It’s not a remarkable staircase”, he comments when visiting it in 1988, “It’s just a functional staircase”.

On this day

1996

Neil is suffering from a bad cold but nevertheless decides to record the vocals for ‘Electricity.’

2001

The Boys begin writing ‘Tomorrow,’ which will ultimately become ‘Always.’

2004

Neil and Chris are guests on The Jonathan Ross Show on BBC Radio 2.

2007

The Pet Shop Boys, nominated for a 2007 GLAAD Media Award as ‘Outstanding Musical Artist,’ lose out to the Scissor Sisters.

2012

They attend the press night for the revamped production of their ballet The Most Incredible Thing.

2016

The ‘PSB world’ is in full-on promo mode for the album Super, which at this point will be released in less than a week. Today an interview with the Boys appears in London’s The Sunday Times.