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”.
History
On this day
1991
Derek Jarman records in his diary, ‘Neil Tennant and his friend Jay arrive for tea.’
1995
Chris and Neil take part in shooting the video for ‘Paninaro ’95.’
1997
‘Somewhere’ is released as a single.
2002
The Boys perform in Leipzig, Germany.
2011
They begin work on two brand new songs, ‘Shouting in the Evening’ and ‘Give It a Go.’
2013
Despite an earlier attempt to persuade them to cancel the show in protest of Israel’s policies with regard to Palestinians, the Pet Shop Boys bring their Electric Tour show to Tel Aviv this evening.
2014
They work on a new song titled ‘Will You Love Me?’
2015
They complete work on their wedding-present track, ‘Wedding in Berlin.’
2018
Neil is among an estimated 50,000 people from across the U.K. political spectrum who march in London today to protest ‘Brexit’ – Britain’s pending exit from the European Union. This same evening, Dusty, a new ‘jukebox musical’ based on the life of Dusty Springfield, makes its world debut at Theatre Royal in the city of Bath. Written by Jonathan Harvey (who had previously collaborated with PSB on their own musical Closer to Heaven) and starring Katherine Kingsley, it includes a climactic rendition of ‘What Have I Done to Deserve This?’
2019
Neil, playwright Jonathan Harvey, and singer-actress Frances Barber tape their appearance as guests on Graham Norton’s BBC Radio 2 show to talk about the Boys’ new cabaret stage show Musik starring Ms. Barber. (It will air the following Saturday.)
2023
Neil visits the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool. When evening comes, he and Chris perform their Dreamworld Tour show at that city’s M&S Bank Arena.
- Facts collated by geowayne.com