Chris Lowe
English singer and keyboard player
Born
October 4th, 1959
66 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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A prominent figure in electronic music, contributed to the duo Pet Shop Boys, which formed in 1981. The group achieved significant commercial success with a blend of synth-pop and dance music. Instrumental in the production of numerous chart-topping hits, the duo became one of the best-selling musical acts in the UK. Besides performing, also engaged in songwriting and production work alongside Neil Tennant. The distinctive sound characterized by catchy melodies and thought-provoking lyrics garnered critical acclaim and popular appeal.
Achieved multiple UK number-one hits with Pet Shop Boys
Co-wrote the iconic song 'West End Girls'
Won numerous awards including Brit Awards
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