Pet Shop Boys Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys at an interview in 2013
Background information
Origin	London, England
Genres	Synth-pop dance-pop EDM art pop new wave
Years active	1981–present
Labels	Parlophone EMI Capitol x2 Kobalt Atlantic
Associated acts	Electronic Dusty Springfield Liza Minnelli the Killers David Bowie Robbie Williams Take That Elton John Cicero Helena Springs Sylvia Mason-James Blur Morten Harket Stuart Price Example Anne Clark Sam Taylor-Wood Philip Oakey

Members	Neil Tennant Chris Lowe

The Pet Shop Boys are a famous music group from England. They started in London in 1981. The group has two members: Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe. They are known for their unique synth-pop sound, which mixes electronic music with pop melodies.

This duo has sold over 100 million records around the world. This huge number means they are one of the most successful music groups ever! The Guinness Book of Records even calls them the most successful duo in UK music history. They have won three Brit Awards and been nominated for six Grammy Awards.

Since 1985, Pet Shop Boys have had 42 songs reach the Top 30 in the UK music charts. Twenty-two of these songs made it into the Top 10. They even had four songs reach number one in the UK! These number-one hits include "West End Girls" (which also hit number one in the US), "It's a Sin", their popular cover of "Always on My Mind", and "Heart". Other well-known songs are "Go West", "Opportunities (Let's Make Lots of Money)", and "What Have I Done to Deserve This?", which they sang with Dusty Springfield.

The Pet Shop Boys' Musical Journey
- Early Days and First Hits
- Award-Winning Music
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The Pet Shop Boys' Musical Journey

The Pet Shop Boys are famous for their electronic pop music. They create songs using synthesizers and other electronic instruments. This style of music is called synth-pop. Their songs often have catchy beats and thoughtful lyrics.

Early Days and First Hits

Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe met in London in 1981. They quickly started making music together. Their first big hit was "West End Girls" in 1985. This song became a number-one hit in both the UK and the US. It helped them become famous worldwide.

Award-Winning Music

The Pet Shop Boys have received many awards for their music. In 2009, they were given an award for "Outstanding Contribution to Music" at the 2009 Brit Awards in London. This award celebrates artists who have made a big impact on music.

In 2016, Billboard magazine recognized them as the top dance duo or group over 40 years. This shows how important their music has been in dance and electronic music. The duo also received the "Godlike Genius Award" from NME in 2017. These awards show how much their music is loved and respected.