The Alarm open for U2 at the Lyceum ballroom, in London. They got the gig because Ian Wilson, the booking agent for U2, had taken on the job as their manager.
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Gig: 5/26/1989, The Alarm, Record demo of “A New South Wales”
5/26/1989: The Alarm, Record demo of “A New South Wales” Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments
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Edinburgh Citrus Club
01/05/10 Edinburgh Citrus Club
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Strength single is released.
Strength single is released. Reaches #40 in the UK, #61 on the USA Hto 100 chart, #12 on the Mainstream rock chart. The Alarm finally havea bigger hit in the USA than in the UK.