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.
Gigs
Gig: 6/17/1982, The Alarm, Leeds University
6/17/1982: The Alarm, Leeds University Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments
Article: Alarm 2000’s Tour Has Ring That’s Not Entirely Familiar
The leader of a long-defunct pop group mounts a tour using the old group’s name but none of the other original members. No, it’s not the Supremes; this time it’s ’80s Welsh rock band the Alarm. Singer Mike Peters hit the Alarm’s “off” button during a 1991 show in London by announcing, “This is my last moment with the Alarm,” then walking off stage, seemingly for good. Nine years later, [read more]
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Steve Tannett sees The Alarm at Exceter University, wants to sign them
Steve Tannett sees The Alarm at Exceter University, wants to sign them to IRS records. Miles Copeland says it is OK if they are “cheap”.