The Alarm are offered a support slot with Tom Petty, but IRS refuses to pay for it. Change did not sell as well as expected, and IRS did not want to send the band on another huge tour. It would be their last, best chance to reach a wider audience.
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Event: 3/8/1985, The Alarm, “ORS ’85” – BBC2 TV, UK
3/8/1985: The Alarm, “ORS ’85” – BBC2 TV, UK Summary Press Release Set List Absolute Reality Knife EdgeBand Comments Fan Comments
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Photo: The Alarm,5/13/1985
Description: Credits:Photo Provided by Shaun Finnie
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‘Marching On (Live KBFH)’ [4:00] (MacDonald/Peters), The Alarm
‘Marching On (Live KBFH)’ [4:00] (MacDonald/Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: “hello Boston, how you doing, allright. We’re The Alarm, this song is called Marching On” Well there’s a young boy standing He’s staring at the world You know he can’t control his anger You can see it in his eyes Gonna smash the window He’s gonna tear down the walls Hey mister you don’t understand it Take a look at [read more]