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: 6/1/1988, The Alarm, Japananse Radio
6/1/1988: The Alarm, Japananse Radio Summary Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments

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Photo: The Alarm,7/12/1986
Description: Credits:Photo Provided By Paul Hart

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Photo: The Alarm,11/23/1985
Description: Credits:Photo Provided by Steve Fulton