Gig: 1/22/1984, The Alarm, Assembly, Tunbridge Wells

The Alarm open for U2 at the Lyceum ballroom, in London. They got the gig because Ian Wilson, the booking agent for U2, had taken on the job as their manager.

‘Only The Thunder (1985 Marcus Studios rough mix)’ [4:31] (MacDonald/Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: All I want is someone to believe in But in who to believe is hard to define When some say the future is unwritten Some say the simple things in life are the best When all is dark and dusty down the tracks And all paths from exile have roadblocks on all points Saying “No, No [read more]

3/29/1983: The Alarm, Hammersmith Palais, London Summary Opening For U2 on the “War” tour. Mike Peters and Stuart Adamson of Big County join U2 onstage for “Knocking On Heaven’s Door”Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments