In 3rd major tragedy in 4 months befalls The Alarm when Nigel Twists’ step-father comits suicide. Nigel is the one who finds him.
Gigs-old
Gig: 12/20/1981, The Alarm, Lyceum Ballroom, London
12/20/1981: The Alarm, Lyceum Ballroom, London Summary The Alarm’s first gig opening for U2. They would go on to support U2 more than any other band.Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments
Songs
‘Love Don’t Come Easy (electric demo)’ [4:54] (MacDonald/Peters), The Alarm
‘Love Don’t Come Easy (electric demo)’ [4:54] (MacDonald/Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: Love can give you everything Then take it all away She can take you to the water She can make you thirst for days She can tell you what you want to hear In the same breath she can steal And that�s why Love don’t come easy Sometimes love don’t come at all Love don’t come easy Sometimes [read more]
Archive
Ian Wilson is fired as Manager of The Alarm
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 [read more]