Tom Watkins, best known as the manager behind boy bands Bros, East 17 and the Pet Shop Boys. has died at the age of 70. He took first took charge of Pet Shop Boys in 1984 who under his management released twelve singles including their four of No 1 hits: West End Girls, It’s a Sin, Always on My Mind and Heart.
Two years later, Watkins signed brothers Bros to his management company, Massive Mangement. He co-wrote their biggest hit When Will I Be Famous?
Watkins then had another success story with East 17 who he signed in 1992. The band landed the coveted Christmas No 1 in 1994 with Stay Another Day and went on to have a further nine Top 10 singles under Massive Management.
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