Neil Francis Tennant (born 10 July 1954) is an English musician, singer and songwriter, who, with bandmate Chris Lowe

Chris Lowe

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, makes up the successful electronic dance music

Electronic dance music

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 duo Pet Shop Boys

Pet Shop Boys

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Tennant was born in North Shields

North Shields

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, near Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne

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 to William Tennant (1923–2009) and Sheila Tennant (1923–2008). He has a sister, Susan, and two brothers, Simon and Philip.

As a child, Tennant attended St. Cuthbert's Grammar School, an all-boys' Roman Catholic school in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.