Gig: 1/1/1984, The Alarm, Uncle Poe’s, Hamburg

12/18/1988: The Alarm, Northgate Arena, Chester (Mike Peters Blinded) Summary Mike is blinded on-stage by the intense heat from spotlights. Shows in Birmingmham and London are cancelled. Mike regains sight two weeks later.Press Release Set List “How The Mighty Fall” is played for the first time.Band Comments Fan Comments

The Alarm are offered a support slot with Tom Petty, but IRS refuses to pay for it. Change did not sell as well as expected, and IRS did not want to send the band on another huge tour. It would be their last, best chance to reach a wider audience.

5/21/1991: The Alarm, “Deep Ellum Live”, Dallas, TX Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments