Gig: 4/28/1994, Mike Peters, Shepherds Bush Empire, London

‘Beautiful Thing (Abbey Road)’ [6:16] (Mike Peters), Mike PetersLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: He was born down in the ghetto He was raised on the fear of the city streets of black America Baptised a God fearing man But there’s a southern religion that would crucify the black american The black American Listen up now Hey man don’t be a fool All of the colours are beautiful Hey man don’t be a [read more]

Mike Peters and The Alarm created a mystique that lured and challenged hundreds of thousands across the globe.Peters sings these tunes like he’s now connecting with them – you can hear broken bones in his soul rattle. In voice, performance and writing Mike Peters is just now hitting his stride. Publication::Publication:The Hard ReAuthor::Steve Lamacq

Day One: Monday 23 May 2005 A new album, a new place, a new situation, a new label. As always when starting a new album, all the hopes and fears are there in the pit of your stomach. I have acquired a Chapel in North Wales and have decided to record the new ‘Alarm’ album within it’s walls. Day one is not really day one but this is where it [read more]