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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“Presence Of Love” released as a single.
“Presence Of Love” released as a single. ##77 Hot 100 chart, #16 USA Mainstream chart, #44 UK Charts
Article: Ex-bandmate claims Mike Peters is improperly using the Alarm’s name
Nigel Twist alleges that some U.S. venues are billing Mike Peters/Alarm 2000 dates as simply the Alarm. Drummer Nigel Twist of the Alarm said he plans to file an injunction to keep the band’s former frontman, Mike Peters, from touring under the Alarm’s name. According to Twist, Peters–who is currently playing old Alarm material while touring under the official moniker Mike Peters/Alarm 2000–signed an agreement relinquishing all rights to the [read more]
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Gig: 4/7/2004, The Alarm, ORANGE, CT CORNER POCKET CAF�
4/7/2004: The Alarm, ORANGE, CT CORNER POCKET CAF� Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments