1976-1978

Chris plays trombone in a seven-piece dance band wittily named One Under The Eight, who perform old-time popular favourites like "Hello Dolly", "La Bamba", and "Moon River".

On This Day

1991

The Pet Shop Boys are scheduled to begin the U.S. leg of their Performance tour this night in Miami, but the show is postponed one day because of technical difficulties.

2004

In a double-barreled promotional move, the Boys are interviewed on BBC Radio 2 and perform 'Flamboyant' on the Top of the Pops TV show.

2013

This morning Neil attends an exhibition celebrating the career and cultural contributions of David Bowie at London's Victoria and Albert Museum.

2015

The Desired Effect, the second solo album by The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers, is released today in the U.S. (having been released a few days before in Ireland and the U.K.). It includes the track 'I Can Change,' which boasts a brief guest 'spoken vocal' appearance by Neil Tennant.

2016

Chris and Neil appear as guests on Graham Norton's BBC Radio 2 show.

2019

Together with the same three support musicians they've had throughout their Super Tour, the Boys have now begun rehearsals for their upcoming five-date tour of East Asia.

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