On August 19th, Neil and Chris meet by chance in an electronics shop on the Kings Road. Realizing they have a common interest in dance music, they begin to write together. Initially they call themselves West End; later they come up with the name Pet Shop Boys, a name derived from some friends who work in a pet shop in Ealing. “We thought it sounded like an English rap group”.
Liza Minnelli finishes recording her vocals for Results.
‘Before’ is released as a single.
Chris and Neil begin recording ‘The Only One.’
The Boys have their first meeting with Brian Higgins of Xenomania. They’re considering asking him to produce their next album.
The Pet Shop Boys take part in shooting the video for their upcoming single ‘Did You See Me Coming?’
Tonight’s preview show (which is sold out) at London’s Union Theatre is the first performance in that city in 14 years of the PSB/Jonathan Harvey stage musical Closer To Heaven.
2024: Neil and Chris have an onstage ‘chat’ this evening with Alexis Petridis at Kings Place in London. Hosted by The Guardian, fans could purchase tickets either to attend live or to listen online, followed by an exclusive preview of the upcoming new album Nonetheless.