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.
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Gig: 12/8/1987, The Alarm, ITV “The Roxy”
12/8/1987: The Alarm, ITV “The Roxy” Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments
Songs
‘Rockin’ In The Freeworld’ [3:58] (Neil Young), The Alarm
‘Rockin’ In The Freeworld’ [3:58] (Neil Young), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: There’s colours on the streets Red, white and blue People shuffling their feet People sleeping in their shoes There’s a warning sign on the road ahead There’s a lot of people saying they’d be “better off dead’ Don’t feel like Satan but I am to them So I try to forget it any way I can Keep on rockin’ [read more]
Songs
‘Strength (single edit)’ [3:23] (The Alarm), The Alarm
‘Strength (single edit)’ [3:23] (The Alarm), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: GIVE ME LOVE GIVE ME HOPE GIVE ME STRENGTH GIVE ME SOMEONE TO LIVE FOR Who will light the fire That I need to survive Who will be the life blood Coursing through my veins Like a river flowing That will never change I need someone I can depend on ‘Cause I’m a man of emotions Who can’t hide the [read more]