April 1984
The first version of ‘West End girls’ is released. It is a club hit in Los Angeles and San Francisco and a small hit in France and Belgium.
History
October 1984
They make their first ever stage appearance at the Fridge Nightclub in Brixton, singing and playing over tapes.
On this day
1991
‘Jealousy’ (re-recorded with a full orchestra) is released as a single.
1999
Neil records new vocals for ‘Happiness Is an Option.’
2002
The Pet Shop Boys perform in Chicago.
2007
They perform in Manchester—the fifth consecutive sold-out date on their current tour.
2020
While Chris continues work on ‘A New Bohemia,’ Neil begins writing a new song, ‘Why Can’t I?’
2022
They bring their Dreamworld Tour to Resorts World Arena in Solihull, just outside of Birmingham.
2024
Chris attends Barry Manilow’s show at the London Palladium this evening and gets a chance to meet him. He posts a photo of the two of them the next day.
- Facts collated by geowayne.com