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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Gig: 12/15/1985, The Alarm, Hammersmith Odeon, London
12/15/1985: The Alarm, Hammersmith Odeon, London Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments

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Promo The Alarm: 7 “, ‘Sixty Eight Guns (part 1)’ cat #:CBS 07SP 811, country: Japan
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Gigs
Gig: 2/3/1988, The Alarm, Bradford St George’s Hall
2/3/1988: The Alarm, Bradford St George’s Hall Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments