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The boys looked at Johnny

It's a British pop powwow: turning interviewer, Johnny Marr asks his friends and former rivals the Pet Shop Boys about their inspirations, idols and the perils of too much Pernod ...Last month, presenting Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe with their Outstanding Contribution Award at the Brits, the Killers' Brandon Flowers said that as a 13-year-old he found himself choosing between albums by the Smiths and Pet Shop Boys, with only enough money to buy one. Plumping for the Pets, he was introduced to "...

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00:01 on March 15 2009

The boys looked at Johnny

Guardian Music — It's a British pop powwow: turning interviewer, Johnny Marr asks his friends and former rivals the Pet Shop Boys about their inspirations, idols and the perils of too mu... more info
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00:00 on March 15 2009

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Scotsman.com — DURING his short life he astonished millions with his jaw-dropping appearances on Top Of The Pops, inspiring a host of musicians including The Smiths, Bjork and The Cure. more info
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