Gig: 4/1/1984, The Alarm, Orpheum Theatre, Memphis, TN

Bob Dylan, the Byrds and the energy of the Clash have influenced the bright, jangly sound of this British quartet as their terrific debut EP suggest. Two message-conscious songs, “The Stand” and “Marching On,” offer the sort of robust melodies and harmonies the industry needs to revitalize AOR. A refreshing new entry. Publication::Publication:BillboardAuthor::

5/27/1985: The Alarm, Freigelande Halle, Munsterland (Cancelled) Summary The Alarm were on the bill to play at this festival with Joe Cocker, U2 and Chris Deburgh. A U2 concert guide describes the festival: “the organization is bad, the weather too hot and facilities inadequate”. The concert went ahead without The AlarmPress Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments

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