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10-04-1959 (65 years)

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Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK

Biography

Chris Lowe is an English musician and songwriter, and co-founder of the synthpop duo Pet Shop Boys which he formed with Neil Tennant in 1981.

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It Couldn't Happen Here

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Pet Shop Boys Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant embark upon a journey across England - but which England? Is it the half-remembered England of their childhoods, or the brutal reality of Mrs Thatcher's late-eighties England? Along the way they come across many familiar (and sinister) faces. The movie also features some of the Pet Shop Boys' most popular records.

Discovery: Live in Rio 1994

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Pet Shop Boys filmed live in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, at the end of their 1994 Discovery tour. They perform many of their most famous songs as well as cover versions and tracks from their hit album, "Very", before a wildly enthusiastic Brazilian audience.

Pet Shop Boys at the BBC

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A look back at one of British music’s most enduring and significant partnerships, Pet Shop Boys, with highlights from Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe’s many appearances on the BBC that demonstrate their dedication to both style and substance.

My Best Friend's Wedding

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When she receives word that her longtime platonic pal Michael O'Neal is getting married to debutante Kimberly Wallace, food critic Julianne Potter realizes her true feelings for Michael -- and sets out to sabotage the wedding.

Pet Shop Boys Smash The Videos 1985 - 2020

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Covering a 35-year period between 1985 and 2020, ‘SMASH – The Singles’ works chronologically through the duo’s classic output, opening with their debut hit West End Girls and journeying through 2020’s Monkey Business. Select physical editions of ‘SMASH’ collect the duo’s videos on Blu-Ray for the first time, with a second disc containing bonus clips and lyric videos (including songs not featured on the audio tracklist), with a bumper 66 visuals presented in total. The remastered videos especially are a treat to behold, particularly from an act like Pet Shop Boys, for whom the image has always gone hand-in-hand with the music and serves to enhance the overall experience.

Pet Shop Boys: Somewhere

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Documentary and live concert registration from the Savoy Theatre, june 1997. Tracklist: The Dress Rehearsal - Opening Night - Yesterday, When I Was Mad - The Truck Driver And His Mate - Se A Vida É - Hallo Spaceboy - To Step Aside - Go West - The Theatre - It's A Sin / I Will Survive - Discoteca - Can You Forgive Her? - Somewhere - Rent - Being Boring - Left To My Own Devices

Pet Shop Boys at Glastonbury 2022

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Jo Whiley introduces award-winning and best-selling synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys as they headline the Other Stage on the final day of this year’s festival.

Projections

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The innovative and influential British filmmaker Derek Jarman was invited to direct the Pet Shop Boys' 1989 tour. This film is a series of iconoclastic images he created for the background projections. Stunning, specially shot sequences (featuring actors, the Pet Shop Boys, and friends of Jarman) contrast with documentary montages of nature, all skillfully edited to music tracks.

How to Be Absolutely Fabulous

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Jennifer Saunders hosts a party of AbFab outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage.

Pet Shop Boys: Live at Roskilde Festival 2009

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Roskilde Festival is a festival held south of Roskilde in Denmark and is one of the largest music festivals in Europe and the largest in Northern Europe. Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant originally made their first ever festival performance at 1997's Roskilde, and now they'll return to Denmark for a performance that will mix classic tracks with cuts from their Yes album. Setlist: 1. More Than a Dream / Heart 2. Did You See Me Coming? 3. Pandemonium / Can You Forgive Her? 4. Love Comes Quickly 5. Love Etc. 6. Integral / Building a Wall 7. Go West 8. Two Divided By Zero 9. Why Don't We Live Together? 10. Always on My Mind 11. Closer to Heaven / Left to My Own Devices 12. Do I Have To? 13. King's Cross 14. The Way It Used to Be 15. Jealousy 16. Suburbia 17. All Over the World 18. Se A Vida É (That's The Way Life Is) / Discoteca / Domino Dancing / Viva La Vida 19. It's a Sin 20. Encore: 21. Being Boring 22. West End Girls

Pet Shop Boys Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live at the Royal Arena Copenhagen

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Formed in London in 1981 and consisting of primary vocalist Neil Tennant and keyboardist Chris Lowe, English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys have sold more than 50 million records worldwide, and have been cited as one of the most successful duos in UK music history. Captured live at Copenhagen’s Royal Arena, the exhilarating performance features a lavish stage show, full back-up band and mesmerizing visual backdrops, in front of an exuberant, sold-out audience. This brand-new concert film includes all of PSB's greatest hits including 'West End Girls', 'Suburbia', 'Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money)', 'Always on My Mind', 'What Have I Done to Deserve This?' and 'It’s a Sin'.

The World According to Allee Willis

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Take one look at award-winning songwriter / artist Allee Willis and you see someone unafraid to be themselves. Dressed in a cacophony of prints and colors, her signature asymmetrical haircut and famed parties at her real-life Pee-Wee’s Playhouse, Allee didn’t waste any opportunity to tell you what she was about. But privately, Allee struggled with not fitting established gender and sexual norms. She buried herself in her work, until true love manifested her ultimate masterpiece - self-acceptance.

Pet Shop Boys: Television

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The first collection of promo music videos from the duo Pet Shop Boys features "West End girls", "Love comes quickly", "Suburbia", "Paninaro" and two versions of "Opportunities (let's make lots of money)". Between each video there are short clips of the boys' appearances on various international TV shows.

Imagine… Pet Shop Boys: Then and Now

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Featuring exclusive access to their recent tour and their new album, this documentary reveals the fascinating world of Pet Shop Boys, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe.

Pet Shop Boys: A New Bohemia

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Following the release of All of Us Strangers, acclaimed British filmmaker Andrew Haigh shoots Tracey Emin and Russell Tovey alongside the Pet Shop Boys in the music video for new single A New Bohemia, taken from their latest album Nonetheless – released on Parlophone, and premiering exclusively on NOWNESS. Discussing the project, Andrew Haigh said, “I have loved the Pet Shop Boys since the release of Please. I have every album and have seen them play live many times over the years. Getting to make a music video with them has been a dream come true.” “We had a lovely sunny day in Margate filming this video with Andrew Haigh, fresh from his success with All of Us Strangers," Pet Shop Boys shared. "Thanks to Andrew and all concerned, in particular the many local residents who took part, including Russell Tovey and Tracey Emin.”

Pet Shop Boys: Performance

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British pop duo Pet Shop Boys captured on film 1-3 June 1991 at Birmingham NEC on their Performance tour. This film, by Eric Watson, features the live show and footage filmed backstage. Digitally remastered and visually restored in 2004. Setlist: 01. This Must Be The Place I've Waited Years To Leave; 02. It's A Sin; 03. Losing My Mind; 04. What Have I Done To Deserve This?; 05. My October Symphony; 06. I'm Not Scared; 07. We All Feel Better In The Dark; 08. So Sorry, I Said ; 09. Suburbia; 10. So Hard; 11. Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money); 12. How Can You Expect To Be Taken Seriously?; 13. Rent; 14. Where The Streets Have No Name (I Can't Take My Eyes Off You); 15. West End Girls; 16. Jealousy; 17. Always On My Mind; 18. Your Funny Uncle

Pet Shop Boys - BBC Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park

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Live coverage of Pet Shop Boys’ headline set at Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park on 15th September 2019. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe are the most successful duo in UK music history. Having achieved 42 top 30 singles in the UK since 1985.

Pet Shop Boys: Live @ Primavera Sound 2023

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The Pet Shop Boys performed at Primavera Sound in São Paulo on December 2, 2023. The event was part of the Primavera Sound 2023 festival series, and the performance took place at an unspecified venue in São Paulo.

Pet Shop Boys: Electric

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The Electric Tour was English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys' 2013–2015 world tour in support of their two albums, Elysium (2012) and Electric (2013).

Pet Shop Boys: Cubism

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1. Psycho Intro 2. God Willing/Psychological/Left To My Own Devices 3. I'm With Stupid 4. Suburbia 5. Can You Forgive Her 6. Minimal/Shopping 7. Rent 8. Dreaming Of The Queen 9. Heart 10. Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money)/Integral 11. Numb 12. Se A Vide É (That's The Way Life Is)/Domino Dancing 13. Flamboyant 14. Home And Dry 15. Always On My Mind 16. Where The Streets Have No Name 17. West End Girls 18. The Sodom And Gomorrah Show 19. So Hard/It's A Sin 20. Go West

Pet Shop Boys: A Life in Pop

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After twenty years in the pop business, this is a celebration of the lives, work, and achievements of the Pet Shop Boys.

Pet Shop Boys: Montage

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1. West End Girls 2. Discoteca 3. Being Boring 4. Closer To Heaven 5. Can You Forgive Her? 6. Only The Wind 7. What Have I Done To Deserve This? 8. New York City Boy 9. Left To My Own Devices 10. Young Offender 11. Vampires 12. You Only Tell Me You Love Me When You're Drunk 13. Was It Worth It? 14. Se A Vida É (That's The Way Life Is) 15. I Don't Know What You Want But I Can't Give It Any More 16. Always On My Mind 17. Shameless 18. Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money) 19. It's A Sin 20. It's Alright 21. Footsteps 22. Go West Footage recorded live at various concert venues in Dortmund, Germany on their 1999/2000 Nightlife Tour.

Pet Shop Boys: Discovery (Live in Rio)

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Pet Shop Boys: Pop Art - The Videos

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Back at the start of the 1980s, pop music was becoming as much about fashion as it was about the music itself (indeed, in some cases the fashion was so loud it drowned out the tune). Fighting his way through the melee of makeup and mascara was one Neil Tennant, reviewer of singles for UK teen music mag Smash Hits. By the time he left that job to devote himself full-time to the electronic dance duo he’d been pottering around with since 1981, Tennant would have seen and heard the best and worst of what pop music had to offer. No surprise then that the band he formed with keyboardist and programmer Chris Lowe, Pet Shop Boys, would turn out to be unlike any other outfit in English pop history.

Pet Shop Boys: Pandemonium

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Electronic Beats Festival Berlin 2012 - Pet Shop Boys

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Electronic Beats presents a very special short performance by Pet Shop Boys live in Berlin. The British pop duo will play a selection of songs from their new album Elysium on 5 September, 2012, the first time songs from the album will have been played live. The 30 minute show is to be held in the small and exclusive environs of Hebbel am Ufer(HAU1), Berlin, Germany. Pet Shop Boys have especially selected the Hebbel am Ufer because of the theatre’s reputation as one of the most innovative event locations in Berlin for young, international and experimental art.

Pet Shop Boys - Highlights On Tour

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Recorded live at Wembley Arena, July 1989 on their MCMLXXXIX Tour.

Live 8

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On 2 July 2005 an estimated 3 billion people came together in the fight against extreme poverty. LIVE 8 - 10 concerts featuring over 1000 musicians from across the globe - asked people not for their money, but for their voice.

Pet Shop Boys: Inner Sanctum 2018

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The iconic duo's acclaimed production, first presented at the Royal Opera House in 2016 over four sold-out shows, was reprised at the venue for a further four nights in July 2018 as part of their 'Super' tour. Staged by long-term PSB designer Es Devlin and choreographer/director Lynne Page, the show was filmed by director David Barnard.

Pet Shop Boys: Glastonbury

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1. Heart 2. Did You See Me Coming 3. Love Etc. 4. Building A Wall 5. Go West 6. Two Divided By Zero 7. Why Don't We Live Together 8. New York City Boy 9. Always On My Mind 10. Left To My Own Devices 11. Do I Have To 12. King's Cross 13. Jealousy 14. Suburbia 15. What Have I Done To Deserve This 16. All Over The World 17. Se A Vida É (That's The Way Life Is) 18. Viva La Vida 19. It's A Sin 20. Being Boring 21. West End Girls Part of the Ultimate CD/DVD-set

Pet Shop Boys: Rock in Rio 2017

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1. Inner sanctum 2. Opportunities (let's make lots of money) 3. Burn 4. Se a vida é (That's the way life is) 5. West End girls 6. Home and Dry/The Enigma 7. Vocal/The Sodom and Gomorrah Show 8. It's a Sin 9. Left to My Own Devices 10. Heart/Go West Encores: 11. Domino Dancing 12. Always on My Mind

An Audience with Elton John

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Elton John entertains a celebrity studio audience, answering questions and singing songs with his guests.

Radio 2 in the Park: Pet Shop Boys

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Moor Park, Preston plays host to Sunday’s headlining act at Radio 2 in the Park. Having sold in excess of 50 million records since their first No 1 single, West End Girls, they are the most successful UK duo of all time. Of course, it’s Pet Shop Boys who are presenting their acclaimed Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live production, a set featuring classic hits and the latest singles from their bestselling new album Nonetheless.

Pet Shop Boys — Nonetheless

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Blu-ray audio of the album.

Back to the 80's live

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60 Songs: BBC Two at 60

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A celebration of some of the biggest names in music, offering an epic compilation of 60 songs performed over the past 60 years to celebrate BBC Two's diamond anniversary. All the performances featured originated on BBC Two and have formed an important part of the channel's output over its 60-year history. Featuring such musicians as Joni Mitchell, Elton John, the Rolling Stones, Dolly Parton, Stormzy, Sam Smith, Kylie Minogue, Bob Marley, Blondie and Queen.

An Audience with...

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An Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend Television, in which a host, usually a singer or comedian, performs for an invited audience of celebrity guests, interspersed with questions from the audience, in a light hearted revue/tribute style.

MTV Video Music Awards

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An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.

The Graham Norton Show

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Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out.

Champs-Elysées

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Radio 2 Piano Room

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Live performances from much-loved music stars, alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra, at the BBC's Maida Vale Studios.

Parkinson

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Michael Parkinson returns for a second run of his iconic talk show.

London 2012 Olympic Games

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It was the Olympic Games we will never forget; an extraordinary event in Britain’s history with intense drama, sporting brilliance and heart-wrenching emotion. Capturing the key moments of the Games, including a specially-edited version of the entire Opening Ceremony from Director Danny Boyle, over seven hours of sporting highlights and the full Closing Ceremony, these day-by-day highlights relive the triumphs, moving stories and memories that will live on forever. Experience once again the magnificent performances from outstanding athletes such as Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps and Jessica Ennis. Marvel at the many amazing achievements, including Mo Farah's double gold and Nicola Adams's gold in the boxing ring. Relive Team GB's 29 gold medal triumphs and recapture the moments which made these Olympic Games so special; from the electrifying atmosphere in the stadium on 'Super Saturday' to judo's Gemma Gibbons's tearful dedication and pure emotion of swimmer Chad le Clos's father.

Sacrée soirée

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MTV Europe Music Awards

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The MTV Europe Music Awards "(EMA)" were established in 1994 by MTV Networks Europe to celebrate the most popular music videos in Europe. Originally beginning as an alternative to the American MTV Video Music Awards, the MTV Europe Music Awards is today a popular celebration of what MTV viewers consider the best in music. The awards are chosen by MTV viewers throughout Europe. The MTV Europe Music Awards always changes its host city.

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