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
1997
Chris and Neil, along with various other entertainers, visit Number 10 Downing Street to ‘have drinks with’ the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair.
1999
The Boys perform ‘I Don’t Know What You Want But I Can’t Give It Any More’ on Top of the Pops.
2001
They work on the song ‘E‑mail.’
2014
The Pet Shop Boys bring their Electric Tour to Marbella, Spain.
2019
Continuing work at RAK Studios, Stuart Price finishes the mix of ‘Burning the Heather,’ after which Neil and Chris work on a new track, ‘Decide.’ This is followed by dinner with Price, who then returns to the studio to mix ‘Decide.’
- Facts collated by geowayne.com