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
1995
The Boys begin work on a song initially titled ‘Shame,’ which eventually evolves into ‘To Step Aside.’
2001
Chris adds synth-string parts to ‘Birthday Boy.’
2013
The Pet Shop Boys are in Seoul, South Korea, for their Electric Tour concert there this evening. During the afternoon, however, they pay a visit to the city’s Leeum Samsung Art Museum.
2014
They bring their Electric Tour (still going strong) to Copenhagen, Denmark.
2015
They perform this evening at the Flow Festival in Helsinki, Finland. On their official website, they refer to it as ‘the last performance of Pet Shop Boys’ Electric Tour.’
2017
The Boys take the Place des Palais stage tonight at the Brussels Summer Festival.
- Facts collated by geowayne.com