After the money disputes that led to the band breaking-up in 1986, the band agree to replace Ian wilson with Elliott Roberts as manager. The loss of Ian Wilson was not immediately felt, as Roberts was quick to use his influence to ge the Alarm on a support tour with Bob Dylan, and get them to meet some of their heroes like Neil Young. However, the effect of Wilson’s loss was seen over time. The Alarm Fan club, run by one of Wilson’s key people, tured int oa shadow of it’s former self. Also, while Wilson was like the 5th member of The Alarm, Roberts stayed at arms length, and was distracted by his other high-profile acts like Tracey Chapman. By 1991, the loss of Ian Wilson might have been one of the biggest contributing factors to the band breaking-up.
Gigs
Gig: 5/24/1983, The Alarm, The Limit, Sheffield
5/24/1983: The Alarm, The Limit, Sheffield Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments
Discography
“Unsafe Building”, The Alarm (single) 1981
Versions UK: Unsafe building/Up For Murder Cat #: White Cross Notes: 2000 copies printed. Indie single made by the band to get a record contract. The song never appeared on any record until the Alarm 2000 releases in 2000 when it was added to the Eponymous release.
Blogs
Blog: Mike Peters ‘Under Attack’ Recording Diary Entry #19
Day Nineteen: Thursday 16 June 2005 The rehearsal room is crackling with energy, we are running through the new song (Working title – It’s Alright, It’s O.K.), it’s working out really well. No dramas, beginning to develop some vocal lines as I want to write the lyrics for this album as the music develops. James finds something in the bridge that I did not realize was there, a have a [read more]