12/20/1981: The Alarm, Lyceum Ballroom, London
Summary
The Alarm’s first gig opening for U2. They would go on to support U2 more than any other band.
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Band Comments
Fan Comments
Review: Review Of The Alarm MMVI At Birmingham Academy
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Archive
The Alarm are offered a support slot with Tom Petty, but IRS refuses to pay for it.
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.
Songs
‘Stand, The’ [3:15] (MacDonald/Peters/Sharp), The Alarm
‘Stand, The’ [3:15] (MacDonald/Peters/Sharp), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: Oh I have been out searching with the black book in my hand And I’ve looked between the lines that lie on the pages that I tread I met the walking dude,religious, in his wom down cowboy boots He walked liked no man on earth I swear he had no name (had no name) I swear he had no name Come on [read more]