Ian wilson from Wasted Talent, the booking agent for U2, The Clash, The Police, The Pretenders ses the band and agrees to become their manager. His ties to those other bands help The Alarm get started. In effect Wilson becomes the de-facto 5th member of the band, and the realtionship lasts until 1988.
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Photo: The Alarm,3/7/1984
Description: Credits:Photo Provided By John Trigg

Archive
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 Comments

Gigs
Gig: 6/3/1983, The Alarm, University, Bradford (cancelled)
6/3/1983: The Alarm, University, Bradford (cancelled) Summary The Stand Tour. The entire tour (only 3 dates!) was cancelled because the band were invited to support U2 on the USA leg of The War Tour.Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments