Eddie MacDonald get married for the first time.

‘Knife Edge (1984 E-Zee Hire demo)’ [5:51] (Macdonald/Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: Petrol fumes, littered street and the beauty of unemployment The writings on the walls of empty houses Going to waste I’m living on a knife edge On the breadline Taking all the hard sell Looking for a life line When you ain’t got nothing in this world It makes you feel useless It gives you nothing to live [read more]

In 3rd major tragedy in 4 months befalls The Alarm when Nigel Twists’ step-father comits suicide. Nigel is the one who finds him.

Strength album is released. Reaches #18 in the UK, #39 in the USA.