Gig: 10/17/1985, The Alarm, The Marquee, London

Day Five: Friday 26 May 2005 We are trying to work sensible hours during this recording period. The days begin at 1100 and run through until 2000 give or take, depending on what is happening. The first half an hour is always taken up with a cup of ‘right nice’ tea and a chance to evaluate what we have done / are going to do. Martin wants to spend most [read more]

‘Marching On (demo version)’ [3:54] (MacDonald/Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: What’s the point of living If you can’t live your life the way you want to anymore? There�s a young boy standing Staring at the world He can�t control his anger You can see it in his eyes He�s is the voice of youth boy You can hear him as he comes He’s saying mister you don�t understand us Take [read more]

I’ve just got back after a 3-hour drive from Llandudno, and easily two of the best gigs I’ve ever been to.   I’m an 18 year old student, so I haven’t been an Alarm/Mike Peters fan for as long as some. I first saw the band when they supported Status Quo a few years ago, and they instantly became my favourite band (they blew the Quo away!).   Friday night’s [read more]