Ian wilson from Wasted Talent, the booking agent for U2, The Clash, The Police, The Pretenders ses the band and agrees to become their manager. His ties to those other bands help The Alarm get started. In effect Wilson becomes the de-facto 5th member of the band, and the realtionship lasts until 1988.
Songs
‘What Kind Of Hell (demo)’ [3:40] (MacDonald/Peters), The Alarm
‘What Kind Of Hell (demo)’ [3:40] (MacDonald/Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: Here I stand with the book in my right hand Every word I say is the truth Here I am with my hand on my heart I’m trying to represent me and you Piled high in front of my eyes The evidence you cannot ignore Sick and tired of wasting my life Sick and tired of wasting my time [read more]
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]
Gigs
Gig: 6/19/1988, The Alarm, Poplar Creek
6/19/1988: The Alarm, Poplar Creek Summary The Alarm appeared as opening act to Bob Dylan.Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments