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January 28, 1958: Dave Sharp born as Dave Kitchingman July 18, 1958: Nigel Twist Born Nigel Buckle February 25th, 1959: Mike Peters born. November 1,
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July 16th: Mike Peters spotted ‘collaborating’ with Billy Duffy of The Cult at The Phoenix Festival in Stratford-upon-Avon July 21st Mike Peters played the prestigious
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Happy Christmas - (Tour is over)...Well Almost!!! - MPO Christmas Party Hello Everyone, Mike Peters - Direct Acoustic Tour finally comes to a close this Sunday night at the Slade Rooms ...Charter Cable Interviews
Hi - just a quick bit of me, me, me. (Well all of us actually). Three separate interviews with Me, Mike and Craig with Denise Ames are all available on ...The Alarm: the greatest Welsh rock band ever? Decide for yourself…. see them ‘in concert’ from the comfort of your own PC!
BBC Radio Wales Evening show is set to broadcast a unique Alarm live concert on 30th December. The concert features the current Alarm line up performing a full two hour ...Everest Rocks On Palladia
Sunday, September 7 "Everest Rocks" airs at 10:00 p.m. (Eastern) with performances by members of such classic bands as The Alarm, Stray Cats and Squeeze from a breathtaking concert on ...Mike Peters On WGN TV Chicago
WGN TV in Chicago has confirmed for Mike to perform acoustic and be interviewed next Friday morning, July 18.Event: 3/24/2007, The Alarm MMVII, Burberry Workers Concert
3/24/2007: The Alarm MMVII, Burberry Workers ConcertSummary Press Release Mike Peters and The Alarm MMVII commit to Burberry Workers Concert THE ALARM MMVII, GOLDIE LOOKIN' CHAIN, THE AUTOMATIC, GRUFF ...Event: 6/28/2004, The Alarm MMIV, CRAIG KILBORN TV SHOW, HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
6/28/2004: The Alarm MMIV, CRAIG KILBORN TV SHOW, HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIASummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsEvent: 12/15/2003, The Alarm, Alarm ON BBC 6
12/15/2003: The Alarm, Alarm ON BBC 6Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 9/6/2003, Mike Peters, Italy , Radio Cymru
9/6/2003: Mike Peters, Italy & Radio CymruSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsEvent: 6/10/2003, Mike Peters, Mike Peters BBC Wales Radio Show
6/10/2003: Mike Peters, Mike Peters BBC Wales Radio ShowSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsEvent: 6/3/2003, Mike Peters, Mike Peters BBC Wales Radio Show
6/3/2003: Mike Peters, Mike Peters BBC Wales Radio ShowSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsEvent: 5/27/2003, Mike Peters, Mike Peters BBC Wales Radio Show
5/27/2003: Mike Peters, Mike Peters BBC Wales Radio ShowSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsEvent: 5/20/2003, Mike Peters, Mike Peters BBC Wales Radio Show
5/20/2003: Mike Peters, Mike Peters BBC Wales Radio ShowSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsEvent: 8/21/2002, Dave Sharp, Interview – BBC Radio Bristol
8/21/2002: Dave Sharp, Interview - BBC Radio BristolSummary A fairly extensive interview with an upbeat Dave Sharp. Two new tracks from Dave's electric demos were played - "Breakdown" (also played ...Event: 8/19/2002, Dave Sharp, SixTV, Oxford
8/19/2002: Dave Sharp, SixTV, OxfordSummary Dave Sharp appeared on local TV in Oxford to promote a show at Oxford Zodiac Club on 22nd August, where Dave would support ...Event: 8/12/2002, Dave Sharp, Interview on Moray Firth Radio
8/12/2002: Dave Sharp, Interview on Moray Firth RadioSummary Dave is interviewed for approx 20 minutes, covering a range of subjects including his recordings in New Orleans, his feelings about ...Event: 11/29/2000, Mike Peters, Spencer Leigh Show, BBC Radio Merseyside
11/29/2000: Mike Peters, Spencer Leigh Show, BBC Radio MerseysideSummary Recorded interview at BBC Radio Merseyside for transmission on 9th & 10th January 2001.Press Release On Weds Nov 29th, Mike ...Event: 11/29/2000, Mike Peters, Alan Robson’s Night Owls Show, Metro FM
11/29/2000: Mike Peters, Alan Robson's Night Owls Show, Metro FMSummary An appearance on the warm up hour of the long running Night Owls phone-in show.Press Release On Weds Nov ...Event: 11/20/2000, Mike Peters, BBC Radio 2 with Janice Long (11pm -1am approx)
11/20/2000: Mike Peters, BBC Radio 2 with Janice Long (11pm -1am approx)Summary Mike Peters rocked Radio 2 with a little help from his MPO friends. As Mike arrived at ...Gig: 11/17/2000, Mike Peters/Alarm2000, BBC TV Children In Need Appeal
11/17/2000: Mike Peters/Alarm2000, BBC TV Children In Need AppealSummary Part of the BBC's annual Children In Need Telethon, Mike Peters & Alarm 2000 appeared live in Swansea. Merry Xmas (War ...Event: 9/25/2000, Dave Sharp, Never Mind The Buzzcocks – BBC TV
9/25/2000: Dave Sharp, Never Mind The Buzzcocks - BBC TVSummary Dave Sharp recorded an edition of the zany BBC2 music game show "Never Mind The Buzzcocks" for future broadcast.Press ...Event: 9/22/2000, Mike Peters, Mark , Lard Show, BBC Radio 1
9/22/2000: Mike Peters, Mark & Lard Show, BBC Radio 1Summary A telephone interview with Mike following his appearance at the UK Premiere of Jim Carey's "Me, Myself & Irene", ...Event: 8/29/2000, Mike Peters, Alarm 2000 Day TV program: BBC Digital Choice Wales,11:30 PM
8/29/2000: Mike Peters, Alarm 2000 Day TV program: BBC Digital Choice Wales,11:30 PMSummary The programme captures the high moments of this unique acoustic marathon with performances from every Alarm album ...Event: 7/20/2000, Mike Peters, London Live, Carlton TV UK (with Glen Matlock)
7/20/2000: Mike Peters, London Live, Carlton TV UK (with Glen Matlock)Summary Mike Peters performed alongside ex-Sex Pistol Glen Matlock on 'London Live' at 11am. After invitation by Glen, Mike ...Event: 7/19/2000, Mike Peters, FIZZ, BBC Digital Choice TV
7/19/2000: Mike Peters, FIZZ, BBC Digital Choice TVSummary Press Release MPO has been informed from non-official sources that the FIZZ programme on BBC Choice Wales will be broadcasting an ...Event: 3/30/2000, Mike Peters, “SHARP END” – HTV, UK
3/30/2000: Mike Peters, "SHARP END" - HTV, UKSummary Press Release On Thursday 30th March, Mike Peters can be seen on HTV's political programme 'Sharp End'� (11.30pm) Reporter Mark Hannaby ...Event: 1/27/2000, Mike Peters, Italy: Radio Popolare (Interview+Acoustic Session)
1/27/2000: Mike Peters, Italy: Radio Popolare (Interview+Acoustic Session)Summary Press Release On the 27th, in Turin, Mike will be interviewed by Radio Popolare (one of the most important alternative stations ...Gig: 12/21/1999, Mike Peters, ,#39;4 REAL – FOUR DECADES OF WELSH POP,#39;, HTV, 5:30 PM
12/21/1999: Mike Peters, '4 REAL - FOUR DECADES OF WELSH POP', HTV, 5:30 PMSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 7/25/1995, Mike Peters, New York City (Radio) Underground Lounge
7/25/1995: Mike Peters, New York City (Radio) Underground LoungeSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsEvent: 4/5/1994, Mike Peters, “It Just Don’t Get Any Better Than This” released
4/5/1994: Mike Peters, "It Just Don't Get Any Better Than This" releasedSummary Mike Peter's second solo single "It Just Don't Get Any Better Than This" released on Crai records. The ...Gig: 5/15/1991, The Alarm, WXRT radio, Chicago
5/15/1991: The Alarm, WXRT radio, ChicagoSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 5/2/1991, The Alarm, Dave , Eddie on WNEW Radio, New York
5/2/1991: The Alarm, Dave & Eddie on WNEW Radio, New YorkSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 4/23/1991, The Alarm, Dave , Twist interviewed on New York radio WDRE
4/23/1991: The Alarm, Dave & Twist interviewed on New York radio WDRESummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsEvent: 4/17/1991, The Alarm, Nicky Campbell Session
4/17/1991: The Alarm, Nicky Campbell SessionSummary Press Release Set List The tracks recorded for the Nicky Campbell session were Free World, Wind Blows Away, Moments in Time, Spirit of ...The Alarm are asked to play on the new MTV show “unplugged”. However, just as they are going to play, Mike was called home because his sister had a brain aneuryism.
The Alarm are asked to play on the new MTV show "unplugged". However, just as they are going to play, Mike was called home because his sister had a ...Gig: 11/21/1990, The Alarm, Italian TV, Videomusic Hotline
11/21/1990: The Alarm, Italian TV, Videomusic HotlineSummary Mike interviewd. Acoustic The Road / The Stand / A New South WalesPress Release Set List Mike interviewd. Acoustic The Road / ...Event: 10/28/1990, The Alarm, BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show
10/28/1990: The Alarm, BBC Radio 1 Breakfast ShowSummary Mike interview & solo Merry Christmas (War is Over)Press Release Set List Merry Christmas (War is Over)Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 10/28/1990, The Alarm, Dave interviewed on New York radio
10/28/1990: The Alarm, Dave interviewed on New York radioSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsEvent: 10/15/1990, The Alarm, “Unsafe Building 1990″ released in UK
10/15/1990: The Alarm, "Unsafe Building 1990" released in UKSummary The first single to be released to promote the "Standards" album was a double A-side re-recording of The Alarm's ...Gig: 7/31/1990, The Alarm, BBC Radio 1 Road Show, Llandudno, Wales
7/31/1990: The Alarm, BBC Radio 1 Road Show, Llandudno, WalesSummary Interview & A New South Wales with Morriston ChoirPress Release Set List Interview & A New South Wales with ...Nigel Twist’s Step-Father Comits Suicide
In 3rd major tragedy in 4 months befalls The Alarm when Nigel Twists' step-father comits suicide. Nigel is the one who finds him.Mike Peter’s father dies in the UK while Dave Sharp is on a writing tour in NYC
Mike Peter's father dies in the UK while Dave Sharp is on a writing tour in NYC. While Dave is off in New York to write songs for what ...Change Tour ends when The Alarm play a benfit for The Towyn Flood Victims in Prestatyn, North Wales.
Change Tour ends when The Alarm play a benfit for The Towyn Flood Victims in Prestatyn, North Wales. Even though the band would be back in 1991 qit ha ...The Alarm are offered a support slot with Tom Petty, but IRS refuses to pay for it.
The Alarm are offered a support slot with Tom Petty, but IRS refuses to pay for it. Change did not sell as well as expected, and IRS did not ...Gig: 2/23/1990, The Alarm, San Remo, Italian TV show repeated
2/23/1990: The Alarm, San Remo, Italian TV show repeatedSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 2/21/1990, The Alarm, San Remo, Italian TV
2/21/1990: The Alarm, San Remo, Italian TVSummary Press Release Set List Performed Sold Me Down the RiverBand Comments Fan CommentsGig: 2/7/1990, The Alarm, BBC Radio 1 Nicky Campbell session
2/7/1990: The Alarm, BBC Radio 1 Nicky Campbell sessionSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 2/2/1990, The Alarm, BBC TV – The James Whale Show
2/2/1990: The Alarm, BBC TV - The James Whale ShowSummary Press Release Set List Acoustic version of Love Don't Come EasyBand Comments Fan CommentsEvent: 1/22/1990, The Alarm, “Love Don’t Come Easy” released in the UK
1/22/1990: The Alarm, "Love Don't Come Easy" released in the UKSummary The third single in the UK to be taken from the "Change" album.Press Release Set List Band Comments ...Gig: 1/12/1990, The Alarm, Dutch radio – Hiversum “Countdown Caf�”
1/12/1990: The Alarm, Dutch radio - Hiversum "Countdown Caf�"Summary Press Release Set List Interview + 5 acoustic songsBand Comments Fan CommentsGig: 1/11/1990, The Alarm, Italian TV
1/11/1990: The Alarm, Italian TVSummary Press Release Set List Interview + 6 acoustic songsBand Comments Fan CommentsGig: 1/10/1990, The Alarm, Italian TV
1/10/1990: The Alarm, Italian TVSummary Press Release Set List Interview + Hwlio/Love Don't Come EasyBand Comments Fan Comments“Love Don’t Come Easy” released as a single.
"Love Don't Come Easy" released as a single. Reaches #33 on the USA mainstream rock chart and #48 on the modern rock chartsGig: 12/14/1989, The Alarm, MTV Unplugged with Sharp , Twist
12/14/1989: The Alarm, MTV Unplugged with Sharp & TwistSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsEvent: 11/10/1989, The Alarm, Mike interviewed on KROQ radio Los Angeles
11/10/1989: The Alarm, Mike interviewed on KROQ radio Los AngelesSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 11/6/1989, The Alarm, “Rockline” U.S. radio interview
11/6/1989: The Alarm, "Rockline" U.S. radio interviewSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments“A New South Wales” single released.
"A New South Wales" single released. Reaches #31 in the UK. Not released in the USA.“Devolution Working Man Blues” released as a single in the USA.
"Devolution Working Man Blues" released as a single in the USA. A "radio-only" single it reached #9 on the Mainstream Rock charts, and #11 on the Modern Rock ...Event: 10/23/1989, The Alarm, “A New South Wales” released in UK
10/23/1989: The Alarm, "A New South Wales" released in UKSummary The second single in the UK to be taken from the "Change" album.Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan ...Gig: 10/8/1989, The Alarm, New York Radio WLIR interview
10/8/1989: The Alarm, New York Radio WLIR interviewSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 10/1/1989, The Alarm, German TV interview “Tele 5″
10/1/1989: The Alarm, German TV interview "Tele 5"Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 9/25/1989, The Alarm, BBC Radio 1 Mark Goodyear session broadcast
9/25/1989: The Alarm, BBC Radio 1 Mark Goodyear session broadcastSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsThe Alarm record acoustic songs on Picadilly Radio Key 103
The Alarm record acoustic songs on Picadilly Radio Key 103. Working Vlass Hero, No Frontiers, Change II, Vigilante Man all redorded acoustically.Gig: 9/17/1989, The Alarm, Recorded session for Mark Goodyear, BBC Radio 1
9/17/1989: The Alarm, Recorded session for Mark Goodyear, BBC Radio 1Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 9/17/1989, The Alarm, Radio Cymru sesion
9/17/1989: The Alarm, Radio Cymru sesionSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 9/16/1989, The Alarm, Italian TV “Videomusic” interview
9/16/1989: The Alarm, Italian TV "Videomusic" interviewSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments“Change” album is released.
"Change" album is released. Reached #13 in the UK, #75 In the USA. The album was too long for a single vinyl album so in the UK ...Gig: 9/14/1989, The Alarm, BBC TV interview
9/14/1989: The Alarm, BBC TV interviewSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 9/7/1989, The Alarm, Interview on radio Q102, Dallas
9/7/1989: The Alarm, Interview on radio Q102, DallasSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsEvent: 9/7/1989, The Alarm, Interview on radio WBCN, Boston
9/7/1989: The Alarm, Interview on radio WBCN, BostonSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments“Sold Me Down The River” single released.
"Sold Me Down The River" single released. This is arguably the bands biggest readio hit in the Usa. It reached #2 on Modern rock chart and #3 on ...Gig: 7/16/1989, The Alarm, All recording and mixing of the “Change” album is completed.
7/16/1989: The Alarm, All recording and mixing of the "Change" album is completed.Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 7/15/1989, The Alarm, Record vocals and mix songs for “Newid”, Wlesh version of “C
7/15/1989: The Alarm, Record vocals and mix songs for "Newid", Wlesh version of "CSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 7/14/1989, The Alarm, Record vocals and mix songs for “Newid”, Wlesh version of “C
7/14/1989: The Alarm, Record vocals and mix songs for "Newid", Wlesh version of "CSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 7/13/1989, The Alarm, Record vocals and mix songs for “Newid”, Wlesh version of “C
7/13/1989: The Alarm, Record vocals and mix songs for "Newid", Wlesh version of "CSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 6/25/1989, The Alarm, Recording session at BBC Wales, Cardiff
6/25/1989: The Alarm, Recording session at BBC Wales, CardiffSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsThe Alarm record at BBC Wales, Cardiff for Change album.
The Alarm record at BBC Wales, Cardiff for Change album. A New South Wales, Rivers To Cross, Bells Of Rhymney. Recorded with Welsh Symphony Orchestra and Morriston Orpheus ...Gig: 5/31/1989, The Alarm, All “Change” recordings finished except for “A New South Wal
5/31/1989: The Alarm, All "Change" recordings finished except for "A New South WalSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 5/26/1989, The Alarm, Record demo of “A New South Wales”
5/26/1989: The Alarm, Record demo of "A New South Wales"Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 5/25/1989, The Alarm, Record “Love Don’t Come Easy”
5/25/1989: The Alarm, Record "Love Don't Come Easy"Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 5/24/1989, The Alarm, Record “Where A Town Once Stood”
5/24/1989: The Alarm, Record "Where A Town Once Stood"Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 5/22/1989, The Alarm, Record “No Frontiers” and “Rivers To Cross”
5/22/1989: The Alarm, Record "No Frontiers" and "Rivers To Cross"Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 5/21/1989, The Alarm, Record “Corridors Of Power”
5/21/1989: The Alarm, Record "Corridors Of Power"Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 5/19/1989, The Alarm, Record “Breaking Point” in 30 minutes.
5/19/1989: The Alarm, Record "Breaking Point" in 30 minutes.Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 5/18/1989, The Alarm, Record “Hardland” and “Scarlet”
5/18/1989: The Alarm, Record "Hardland" and "Scarlet"Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 5/16/1989, The Alarm, Record “How The Mighty Fall”
5/16/1989: The Alarm, Record "How The Mighty Fall"Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 5/15/1989, The Alarm, Finish recording “Devolution Working Man Blues”
5/15/1989: The Alarm, Finish recording "Devolution Working Man Blues"Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 5/13/1989, The Alarm, Start recording “Devolution Working Man Blues”
5/13/1989: The Alarm, Start recording "Devolution Working Man Blues"Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 5/12/1989, The Alarm, Record “Sold Me Down The River”
5/12/1989: The Alarm, Record "Sold Me Down The River"Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 5/11/1989, The Alarm, Record “Prision Without Prision Bars”
5/11/1989: The Alarm, Record "Prision Without Prision Bars"Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 5/10/1989, The Alarm, Record “Change”.
5/10/1989: The Alarm, Record "Change".Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 5/9/1989, The Alarm, Record “The Rock” and start “Change”
5/9/1989: The Alarm, Record "The Rock" and start "Change"Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments5/7/1989, The Alarm, Black Sun recorded after 6 takes.
5/7/1989: The Alarm, Black Sun recorded after 6 takes.Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments5/6/1989, The Alarm, Recording commences at Skylight Studios for “Change” Album.
5/6/1989: The Alarm, Recording commences at Skylight Studios for "Change" Album.Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments4/18/1989, The Alarm, Change rehearsals and recording sessions resume.
4/18/1989: The Alarm, Change rehearsals and recording sessions resume.Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsFormal Change recording with tony Visconti begins
The band wants Visconti to record them Live. They use Skylight Studios in London.Change recording start again at Kinmell Hall
Recording starts and continues through march 1989. 18 full demos are produced.“Eye Of The Hurricane” album released.
"Eye Of The Hurricane" album released. #23 UK Charts, #77 USA chartsChange demo recording with full band
Kinmell hall demo sessions start in October/November 1988. The band attemt to record songs fro mthe ground-up as a unit. The team spirit of the band seems ...The Alarm release the “Electric Folklore” live album.
The Alarm release the "Electric Folklore" live album. The 6-song EP includes a version of "Rescue Me" that was also released as video. The album reached #62 I ...Mike Peters and Eddie MacDonald record demos for their next album.
In Los Angeles, Mike Peters and Eddie MacDonald record a set of acoustic demos for the next album.Gig: 6/1/1988, The Alarm, Japananse Radio
6/1/1988: The Alarm, Japananse RadioSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 4/20/1988, The Alarm, Dave interviewed by WNEW radio New York
4/20/1988: The Alarm, Dave interviewed by WNEW radio New YorkSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 3/7/1988, The Alarm, Sky radio interview
3/7/1988: The Alarm, Sky radio interviewSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments“Presence Of Love” released as a single.
"Presence Of Love" released as a single. ##77 Hot 100 chart, #16 USA Mainstream chart, #44 UK ChartsGig: 2/20/1988, The Alarm, BBC1 TV “Going Live” interview
2/20/1988: The Alarm, BBC1 TV "Going Live" interviewSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 2/9/1988, The Alarm, Hammersmith Odeon, London
2/9/1988: The Alarm, Hammersmith Odeon, LondonSummary Broadcast on BBC Radio 1 "In Concert" March 5th 1988. Part of the show was shown on ITV's "Get Fresh" May 21st 1988.Press ...Gig: 1/31/1988, The Alarm, “Tele 5″ TV interview
1/31/1988: The Alarm, "Tele 5" TV interviewSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 1/27/1988, The Alarm, Brussels radio interview
1/27/1988: The Alarm, Brussels radio interviewSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 1/21/1988, The Alarm, Radio interview, Milan
1/21/1988: The Alarm, Radio interview, MilanSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 1/20/1988, The Alarm, Italian TV, “DOC”
1/20/1988: The Alarm, Italian TV, "DOC"Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 1/13/1988, The Alarm, Denmark “Radio Uptown” interview
1/13/1988: The Alarm, Denmark "Radio Uptown" interviewSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 12/31/1987, The Alarm, Golden Circus (U.S. TV)
12/31/1987: The Alarm, Golden Circus (U.S. TV)Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 12/21/1987, The Alarm, Rockline radio phone-in
12/21/1987: The Alarm, Rockline radio phone-inSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 12/11/1987, The Alarm, “The Wilton / North Report”. Los Angeles TV
12/11/1987: The Alarm, "The Wilton / North Report". Los Angeles TVSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 12/8/1987, The Alarm, ITV “The Roxy”
12/8/1987: The Alarm, ITV "The Roxy"Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 12/1/1987, The Alarm, MTV interview
12/1/1987: The Alarm, MTV interviewSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 12/1/1987, The Alarm, Music Key radio interview
12/1/1987: The Alarm, Music Key radio interviewSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 12/1/1987, The Alarm, Video Music – Italian TV
12/1/1987: The Alarm, Video Music - Italian TVSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 11/20/1987, The Alarm, Radio 107 interview, Germany
11/20/1987: The Alarm, Radio 107 interview, GermanySummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 11/2/1987, The Alarm, London Capitol Radio interview
11/2/1987: The Alarm, London Capitol Radio interviewSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments“Rescue Me” released as a single.
"Rescue Me" released as a single. #48 UK charts, #35 USA Mainstream rock chart.Event: 10/27/1987, The Alarm, “The Hurricane Sessions”
10/27/1987: The Alarm, "The Hurricane Sessions"Summary Recording sessions for the "Eye Of The Hurricane" album, dubbed "The Hurricane Sessions" on the "Rescue Me" single, which featured two previously unreleased ...Event: 10/25/1987, The Alarm, “The Hurricane Sessions”
10/25/1987: The Alarm, "The Hurricane Sessions"Summary Recording sessions for the "Eye Of The Hurricane" album, dubbed "The Hurricane Sessions" on the "Rescue Me" single, which featured two previously unreleased ...Gig: 10/20/1987, The Alarm, ITV “The Roxy”
10/20/1987: The Alarm, ITV "The Roxy"Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsEvent: 10/15/1987, The Alarm, Q102 Radio, Dallas – Interview
10/15/1987: The Alarm, Q102 Radio, Dallas - InterviewSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsEvent: 10/11/1987, The Alarm, Band are guest DJs on WBCN, Boston
10/11/1987: The Alarm, Band are guest DJs on WBCN, BostonSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsEvent: 10/8/1987, The Alarm, Mike interviewed on WLIR radio, New York
10/8/1987: The Alarm, Mike interviewed on WLIR radio, New YorkSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments“Rain In The Summertime” single released.
"Rain In The Summertime" single released. #18 on UK charts, #6 on USA Mainstream Rock chart, and #71 on Billboard Hot 100Top Of The Pops: Rain In The Summertime
Ian Wilson is fired as Manager of The Alarm
After the money disputes that led to the band breaking-up in 1986, the band agree to replace Ian wilson with Elliott Roberts as manager. The loss of Ian ...Gig: 10/1/1987, The Alarm, Newcastle Metro Radio interview
10/1/1987: The Alarm, Newcastle Metro Radio interviewSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 10/1/1987, The Alarm, BBC1 TV “Top of the Pops”
10/1/1987: The Alarm, BBC1 TV "Top of the Pops"Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments“Eye” remixed without the band’s knowledge.
Miles Copeland asks Tony Platt to remix 'Eye Of The Hurricane' without the band's involvement. He remixes "Rain" and "Newtown Jericho', but they are rejected. They songs are then ...‘Eye’ recording finished, ‘Shelter’ replaces ‘World On Fire’
At the last minute, Miles Copeland asks the band to replace the song 'World On Fire' with something else. They choose 'Shelter'.Formal ‘Eye’ recording begins.
Recording takes place at Great Linford Manor Recording Studios with John Porter and Tony Platt as the engineer.Gig: 5/7/1987, The Alarm, Aberdeen radio interview
5/7/1987: The Alarm, Aberdeen radio interviewSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsPre-tour trial recording with John Porter
The Alarm work with producer John Porter in Jam Studios to prepare their new songs for the Electric Folklore Tour.The bands starts a 2-session with Nigel Luby.
The Alarm record a 4 song demo with their sound engineer Nigel Luby. They decide to boo ka short tour to test out their new songs and dispell ...‘Eye’ recording starts again at Ezee Hire.
The bands starts to click again as a unit. The songs "Rescue Me", "Permanence In Change", "Presence Of Love" by Eddie, and "Shelter" by the whole band start taking ...‘Eye’ recording starts at RAK studios in London.
Alan Shacklock started the production process to record the songs chosen from the demos (Newtown Jericho', "Only Love Can Set Me Free","Lead Me Through The Darkness".) but Nigel and Dave ...Gig: 12/1/1986, The Alarm, MTV – “IRS Cutting Edge”
12/1/1986: The Alarm, MTV - "IRS Cutting Edge"Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsIRS gets the band to reform.
IRS records calls a meeting, and gets the band to reform. Steve Tannett from IRS selects the best songs from both parties demos. Onlu Macdonald/Peters songs are chosen: ...Gig: 11/22/1986, The Alarm, Radio Wales session (Mike , Eddie acoustic)
11/22/1986: The Alarm, Radio Wales session (Mike & Eddie acoustic)Summary Mike & Eddie acoustic in aid of "Children In Need". A very early version of "A New South Wales" and ...Dave and Nigel record demos.
After the band split-up for short time I the summer if 1986, Dave and Nigel stayed @ Ezee Hire studio to record several demos with members of Wire Train. ...Mike and Eddie Record Demos
While Dave and Nigel stayed at Ezee Hire, Eddie and Mike at The Waterfront in London. They recorded many demos using a drum machine and synthesizer, plus guitars. ...Alarm reforms to record, bad blood ensues.
The Alarm came together to start recording in early August 1986 @ Ezee Hire, but bad blood over money and song credits split the band.Gig: 7/25/1986, The Alarm, Radio One “Roadshow” (from Rhyl)
7/25/1986: The Alarm, Radio One "Roadshow" (from Rhyl)Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsMike Peters writes songs for next album
For a 2 week period following the finmal Strength tour show on July 12, 196, Mike Peters tiured Wales writing various songs for the next album, few of which have ...Gig: 7/5/1986, The Alarm, BBC Radio One – “My Top 10″ – Mike Peters
7/5/1986: The Alarm, BBC Radio One - "My Top 10" - Mike PetersSummary Mike plays DJ and programs his 10 favorite songs, adding commentary and explanation between his choices.Press ...Gig: 6/23/1986, The Alarm, Osaka TV interview
6/23/1986: The Alarm, Osaka TV interviewSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsEvent: 5/9/1986, The Alarm, K-Rock FM (New York) “Be Bop Cafe”
5/9/1986: The Alarm, K-Rock FM (New York) "Be Bop Cafe"Summary Interview with Mike and Dave. Also, they play a badly distorted verse of "Blaze of Glory" on some ...Gig: 5/4/1986, The Alarm, WUSB radio interview
5/4/1986: The Alarm, WUSB radio interviewSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 4/27/1986, The Alarm, Berlin radio RIAS
4/27/1986: The Alarm, Berlin radio RIASSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 4/12/1986, The Alarm, Spirit Of ’86 Show, UCLA campus, CA Broadcast live on MTV
4/12/1986: The Alarm, Spirit Of '86 Show, UCLA campus, CA Broadcast live on MTVSummary Gig was broadcast live to USA, Canada, UK, Italy, Germany, Austria, France, Sweden, Malta, Netherlands, ...The Alarm play Spirit Of ’86 at UCLA.
The biggest Alarm gig ever. 25,000+ people witness one of the first live satellite worldwide broadcasts ever. Played live on MTV, but taped for some parts of the world. ...Knife Edge released as a single.
Knife Edge released as a single in the UK. It reaches #43 in the UK. There was no USA release. Instead, IRS released Absolute Reality to radio, where ...Gig: 3/21/1986, The Alarm, German radio interview
3/21/1986: The Alarm, German radio interviewSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 2/28/1986, The Alarm, Toronto radio (CFNY) interview
2/28/1986: The Alarm, Toronto radio (CFNY) interviewSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 2/13/1986, The Alarm, Dutch radio – interview
2/13/1986: The Alarm, Dutch radio - interviewSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 1/22/1986, The Alarm, German radio – interview
1/22/1986: The Alarm, German radio - interviewSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 1/9/1986, The Alarm, Norwegian radio
1/9/1986: The Alarm, Norwegian radioSummary Mike talked about the making of the strength album, about constant touring. He said a year earlier they had wanted to fill stadiums, but ...Gig: 1/9/1986, The Alarm, Kanal 1 – Norwegian TV Show
1/9/1986: The Alarm, Kanal 1 - Norwegian TV ShowSummary Press Release Set List The Stand Spirit Of '76 Interview with MikeBand Comments Fan CommentsGig: 1/4/1986, The Alarm, BBC TV1: “Saturday Superstore”
1/4/1986: The Alarm, BBC TV1: "Saturday Superstore"Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsSpirit Of ’76 single released.
Spirit Of '76 single released. Reaches #22 on the UK charts, #29 on the USA charts.Gig: 1/1/1986, The Alarm, BBC1 TV: “Top of the Pops”
1/1/1986: The Alarm, BBC1 TV: "Top of the Pops"Summary Press Release Set List Performed "Spirit of '76"Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 1/1/1986, The Alarm, German radio
1/1/1986: The Alarm, German radioSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 1/1/1986, The Alarm, Berlin radio RIAS
1/1/1986: The Alarm, Berlin radio RIASSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 12/17/1985, The Alarm, BBC2 TV: “Whistle Test”
12/17/1985: The Alarm, BBC2 TV: "Whistle Test"Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 12/13/1985, The Alarm, Metro Radio, UK
12/13/1985: The Alarm, Metro Radio, UKSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsEvent: 12/12/1985, The Alarm, Dallas, TX KZEW “Party With The Alarm” Broadcast
12/12/1985: The Alarm, Dallas, TX KZEW "Party With The Alarm" BroadcastSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsEvent: 10/1/1985, The Alarm, “Strength” album released in UK
10/1/1985: The Alarm, "Strength" album released in UKSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsStrength album is released.
Strength album is released. Reaches #18 in the UK, #39 in the USA.Gig: 10/1/1985, The Alarm, “Saturday Superstore” UK childrens Saturday morning TV
10/1/1985: The Alarm, "Saturday Superstore" UK childrens Saturday morning TVSummary Bizarre playback performance in a mock room where the walls lowered into the dry ice during the songPress Release ...Strength single is released.
Strength single is released. Reaches #40 in the UK, #61 on the USA Hto 100 chart, #12 on the Mainstream rock chart. The Alarm finally havea bigger hit in ...Eddie MacDonald get married for the first time.
Eddie MacDonald get married for the first time. Wedding takes place just after mixing sessions for Strength and MajorityEvent: 6/1/1985, The Alarm, “Old Grey Whistle Test” – BBC2 TV, UK
6/1/1985: The Alarm, "Old Grey Whistle Test" - BBC2 TV, UKSummary Recorded at The Astra Theatre, Llandudno, 20th April 1985Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsFull Strength recording sessions begin.
Strength recording formally begins in Marcus Studios, London with Mike Howlett.Strength Alan Shacklock Sessions
The Alarm bring alan Shacklock back to try to record some songs for Strength. Shacklock was already working with roger Daltry, but he asked Miek and Eddie to record ...The band record “Give Me Love”, the pre-cursor to Strength, during a soundcheck.
During th Absolute Tour, at the soundcheck at the Birmingham Odeaon, the first very of "Strength" is recorded.Event: 5/1/1985, The Alarm, Dutch TV – interview
5/1/1985: The Alarm, Dutch TV - interviewSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments“Strength” album recording starts with Mike Howlett
Recorded at Roundhouse Recording studios, London.Strength album recording start with Mike Howlett
Mike Howlett replaces the absent Jimmy Iovine to produce "Strength". Recording starts the Roundhouse in London. With the band recoding silly covers of a overa dozen songs. ...Event: 3/23/1985, The Alarm, “Absolute Reality” released in UK
3/23/1985: The Alarm, "Absolute Reality" released in UKSummary The single was released in a number of formats, including a limited edition 7" double pack - limited to 10, 000 ...Event: 3/16/1985, The Alarm, “Number 73″ – ITV, UK
3/16/1985: The Alarm, "Number 73" - ITV, UKSummary Mike was interviewed and took part in a celebrity quiz against Scottish comedian Billy Connelly. Mike won! Howling Wind was played during ...Event: 3/11/1985, The Alarm, “Music Box” interview
3/11/1985: The Alarm, "Music Box" interviewSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsEvent: 3/8/1985, The Alarm, “ORS ’85″ – BBC2 TV, UK
3/8/1985: The Alarm, "ORS '85" - BBC2 TV, UKSummary Press Release Set List Absolute Reality Knife EdgeBand Comments Fan CommentsEvent: 3/7/1985, The Alarm, Interview – Picadilly Radio, Manchester, UK
3/7/1985: The Alarm, Interview - Picadilly Radio, Manchester, UKSummary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsEvent: 3/2/1985, The Alarm, “Saturday Superstore” – BBC1 TV, UK
3/2/1985: The Alarm, "Saturday Superstore" - BBC1 TV, UKSummary "Saturday Superstore" was a Saturday morning childrens program presented by Radio 1 DJ Mike Read.Press Release Set List Band Comments ...Event: 3/1/1985, The Alarm, San Diego, CA Backstage Pass
3/1/1985: The Alarm, San Diego, CA Backstage PassSummary Alarm interview for syndicated radio show "Backstage Pass"(airdate was March '85 - may have been recorded earlier)Press Release Set List Band ...Event: 2/21/1985, The Alarm, Gary Crowley Session – Capitol Radio, London
2/21/1985: The Alarm, Gary Crowley Session - Capitol Radio, LondonSummary "Dawn Chorus" is an early version which has different lyrics than the recording made for the STRENGTH album. ...Event: 2/18/1985, The Alarm, Bruno Brookes Session – BBC Radio 1
2/18/1985: The Alarm, Bruno Brookes Session - BBC Radio 1Summary Graeme King featured on piano.Press Release Set List 68 Guns Absolute Reality Deeside (early vers.) Howling WindBand Comments Fan Comments“Absolute Reality” released as a single.
"Absolute Reality" released as a single. It reaches #35 in the UK, and the band is back In the running again.Event: 1/26/1985, The Alarm, Paris (radio)
1/26/1985: The Alarm, Paris (radio)Summary Eddie MacDonald interviewPress Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 1/23/1985, The Alarm, German radio – “Rockdepartamentet”
1/23/1985: The Alarm, German radio - "Rockdepartamentet"Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 1/23/1985, The Alarm, German radio interview for “Rockdepartamentet”
1/23/1985: The Alarm, German radio interview for "Rockdepartamentet"Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan CommentsGig: 1/5/1985, The Alarm, “Europe a Go Go” TV show, UK Channel 4
1/5/1985: The Alarm, "Europe a Go Go" TV show, UK Channel 4Summary Recorded at "The Tube" studio in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Click below to view this appearance in REAL ...Gig: 11/9/1984, The Alarm, “The Tube”, Channel 4 TV, UK
11/9/1984: The Alarm, "The Tube", Channel 4 TV, UKSummary The Tube was a prime time music show broadcast live at 6pm on Friday evenings, and at the time was ...Next Page »