Photo: The Alarm,10/1/1991

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.

Description: Credits:Photo Provided By Steve Fulton

‘New South Wales, A (radio edit)’ [3:18] (MacDonald/Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: Pit shaft wheels turn for the last time In the Rhondda tonight The Davey lamps that shone so brightly There’s no more need for their light As the last piece of coal is cut From the belly of the black seamed hole A man walks home alone Past a church full of mounting souls Throughout his lifetime he [read more]