Pet Shop Boys are the iconic British synth-pop duo Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, known for chart-topping hits and elegant electronic production. Their timeless albums and memorable live shows have cemented them as pioneers of modern pop music.
The duo have been working together continuously since 1981 with no permanent lineup changes — rare longevity for a pop act.
Practice Questions
Q:Who are the members of Pet Shop Boys?
A:Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe.
Pet Shop Boys formed in London in 1981 with Neil Tennant on vocals and Chris Lowe on keyboards, becoming one of the most successful synth-pop duos in music history.
Q:Which Pet Shop Boys song topped charts in 1985?
A:‘West End Girls.’
Released in 1985 and reissued in 1986, 'West End Girls' became a global number-one hit, praised for its urban storytelling and electronic sound blending synth-pop with social commentary.