Eddie MacDonald get married for the first time.

‘Sons Of Divorce (1984 E-Zee Hire demo)’ [3:55] (Macdonald / Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: One-two-three-four Two sides to every story there’s a third one to mine schizophrenic tendencies the doctors weren’t kind Diminished responsibilities I’ll be speaking my mind I don’t care if you think I’m being selfish and unkind I feel I’m owed something much more than this I won’t be satisfied with “a promise or no kiss” [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.

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 a song for the Daltry album. They recorded “In The Cold Light Of Day”, which would one day become “Only Love Can Set Me Free”