Event: 12/31/1983, The Alarm, “Saturday Live”, BBC Radio 1

The leader of a long-defunct pop group mounts a tour using the old group’s name but none of the other original members. No, it’s not the Supremes; this time it’s ’80s Welsh rock band the Alarm. Singer Mike Peters hit the Alarm’s “off” button during a 1991 show in London by announcing, “This is my last moment with the Alarm,” then walking off stage, seemingly for good. Nine years later, [read more]

4/18/1989: The Alarm, Change rehearsals and recording sessions resume. Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments

‘Where Have The Good Times Gone? (itpf bond)’ [??:??] (Mike Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: Waves are crashing down on the golden sands On the days of our lives Rays of light are falling like the passing time Hold on tight my love Where have they gone, where have they gone Where have the good times gone Winds are blowing from the silver seas Blowing through our memories From the [read more]