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Band members

• Mike Peters: Vocals, Guitars, Harmonica - born Michael L Peters, 25 February 1959, Prestatyn, Wales.
• Dave Sharp: Guitars - born 28 January 1959, Salford.
• Eddie MacDonald: Bass - born 1 November 1959, St Asaph, Wales.
• Nigel Twist: Drums - born Nigel Buckle, 18 July 1958, Manchester.

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Biography

Early years

The band was formed in Rhyl, Wales in 1978 and was originally called Seventeen. The band was a mod/punk band, and after a tour with The Stray Cats in 1980, the band split. They played their last gig together under the new name of Alarm Alarm, but this would also be the last time this name was used. Lead singer Peters (at the advice of legendary DJ John Peel, according to some stories) decided to change the name in 1981, supposedly because too many bands during the early 1980s had redundant names, such as The The and Duran Duran. , Rhyl (IPA: Welsh: Y Rhyl) is a seaside town located on the Irish Sea, with a population of roughly 35,000 including the suburbs of Kimnel Bay and Rhuddlan, in the county of Denbighshire (formerly Flintshire), northeast Wales, at the mouth of the River Clwyd (Welsh: Afon Clwyd). ... This article is about the country. ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Punk rock is an anti-establishment music movement beginning around 1976 (although precursors can be found several years earlier), exemplified and popularised by The Ramones, the Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Damned. ... Stray Cats was formed by guitarist/vocalist Brian Setzer in the Long Island town of Massapequa, NY, in 1979. ... For other meanings of DJ, see DJ (disambiguation). ... For other persons named John Peel, see John Peel (disambiguation). ... The 1980s refers to the years from 1980 to 1989. ... The The are an English musical and multimedia group that have been around since 1979 in various forms, with Matt Johnson being the only constant band member. ... Duran Duran are an English pop group notable for a long series of popular singles and vivid music videos. ...

Peters and Twist had originally been in local punk band The Toilets, Sharp in Chuck Burial & The Embalmed and Macdonald in Amsterdam. All bands were short lived.

The band soon reformed under the new name of The Alarm, aiming to create songs using a new electro-punk sound. A new 'western military' image also began to materialise, inspired by the Stray Cats and a local punk called Scratch. The Alarm played their first ever gig at The Victoria Hotel, Prestatyn, North Wales on the 10 June 1981, opening with "Shout to the Devil", which would later appear on the Declaration LP. This article is about the country. ... A 12-inch record (left), a 7-inch record (right), and a CD (above) Two 7 singles (left), two colored 7 singles (middle), and two 7 singles with large spindle holes (right). ...

They moved from North Wales to London in September 1981. The band decided to try and record a one-off 7" single in an attempt to establish themselves with a wider audience. 1,000 copies of the single were pressed, featuring "Unsafe Building" on the 'electric' side and "Up For Murder" on the 'acoustic' side. The single was noticed by Mick Mercer, who featured it as his single of the month in his ZigZag magazine. The band played a show with The Fall in December 1981, where a journalist from Sounds noticed them. This journalist attended the band's next show, at Upstairs At Ronnie's in London's West End. Also at this show was a representative of Wasted Talent, who arranged a meeting between the band and Ian Wilson, U2's agent. Wilson arranged another show in order to assess the band's quality, was impressed, and became the band's manager soon after. To celebrate, The Alarm played with U2 at the Lyceum Ballroom on 22 December. Approximate extent of North Wales North Wales (known in some archaic texts as Northgalis) is the northernmost unofficial region of Wales, bordered to the south by Mid Wales. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... “Sound recorder” redirects here. ... A 12-inch record (left), a 7-inch record (right), and a CD (above) Two 7 singles (left), two colored 7 singles (middle), and two 7 singles with large spindle holes (right). ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... Mick Mercer is an author who best known for his reviews of goth and punk music. ... ZigZag was the name of a cutting-edge UK rock music magazine. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article is about the band. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Music critic. ... Sounds was a British music magazine, published weekly from October 10, 1970 – April 6, 1991. ...

In 1982, the band began to record demos for various record labels, but had little success. At this point, they were playing with three singing acoustic guitarists - this worked live, but did not translate to record very well. The band were eventually offered a deal by IRS, forcing them to make a decision on who was to play which instruments. It was decided that Peters would concentrate on singing, with Sharp on guitar and Macdonald playing bass. For other uses, see demo. ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ...

"Marching On" was released as a single in October 1982, and the band's sound started to become clear. On stage, they would almost always begin gigs acoustically, before finishing with electric guitars. Constant gigging in London helped the band build up a following, and in December 1982, they played four shows with U2. These shows were the first time that Bono ever joined The Alarm on stage. For other uses, see Bono (disambiguation). ...

A new song, "The Stand" was recorded in Battersea in 1983, and was released in the UK as a single. The song's lyrics were inspired by Stephen King's novel of the same name. Outside the UK, the song was released as part of a five-track EP, title The Alarm. The EP was released to coincide with The Alarm's first tour of the U.S. in June 1983, supporting U2 on the 'War' tour. Following the success of the sessions that produced "The Stand", IRS picked up their recording option on the band, signalling the start of work on a full album. Another session with producer Mick Glossop was arranged to produce a new single, and it was agreed that "Blaze of Glory" was to be recorded and released. Battersea is a place in the London Borough of Wandsworth. ... For other persons named Stephen King, see Stephen King (disambiguation). ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American...

In June 1983, The Alarm embarked on their first tour of the U.S., supporting U2 on the 'War' tour. The 18-date tour went a long way in establishing the band in the U.S., whose sound was received favourably by the American audience and critics alike. "The Stand" was quickly released by IRS to capitalise on this, supported by TV appearances on The Cutting Edge and American Bandstand. Dick Clark, host of American Bandstand American Bandstand was a long-running dance music television show that aired in various versions from 1952 to 1989. ...

Following the tour, the band returned to the UK to begin working with producer Alan Shacklock on the new album. They focused on re-recording "Blaze of Glory" and "Sixty Eight Guns". After the sessions, the band recorded a video for "Sixty Eight Guns" and flew back to America to begin their first headline American tour. "Sixty Eight Guns" was released as a single on 12 September 1983, and charted the following week at number 54. The same week, the BBC Television music show Top of the Pops, had to look outside the Top 40 for the first time in its history in order to fill a slot vacated by Johnny Rotten and Public Image Ltd. The Alarm was the only band capable of filling the slot, leading to one of their most famous British TV appearances. Their performance of "Sixty Eight Guns" on Top of the Pops was many people's first introduction to the band, and helped signal their arrival. BBC Television is a service of the British Broadcasting Corporation which began in 1932. ... Top of the Pops, also known as TOTP, was a long-running British music chart television programme, made and broadcast by the BBC. It was originally shown each week, mostly on BBC One, from 1 January 1964 to 30 July 2006. ... John Lydon John Joseph Lydon (born January 31, 1956), also known as Johnny Rotten (a nickname derived from the state of his teeth) was the iconoclastic lead singer of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) and an Irish individualist anarchist. ... Public Image Ltd. ...

Declaration

The band had been recording the new album on and off from July 1983, and by the time of the Top of the Pops appearance they had recorded the backing tracks to most of the songs. After completing a US tour and a headline tour of the UK in late 1983, the band returned to the studio to record the backing tracks for the rest of the songs.

On 6 November 1983, the band recorded an acoustic radio session for the BBC. This session saw the debut of three brand new songs: 'Walk Forever By My Side', 'One Step Closer To Home', and 'Unbreak the Promise', all of which would become strong fan favourites.

On 7 November, the band returned to the studio to finish recording the album, now titled Declaration. In December, The Alarm returned to the US for a third headline tour. The weather was atrocious, and on 6 December, the car the band was travelling in crashed, but all four members remained unharmed. They returned to the UK on 17 December and appeared as part of an Anti-Nuclear Benefit Concert at the Apollo Theatre, London. The Apollo Theatre is a Grade II listed[1] West End theatre, designed by architect Lewin Sharp for owner Henry Lowenfield and is located on Shaftesbury Avenue in the City of Westminster. ...

Whilst the band had been in the US, Alan Shacklock and recording engineer Chris Porter finished mixing the album. The band played a handful of gigs supporting The Police over Christmas, and by January 5, 1984, the album had been mixed and finalised. 'Declaration' was officially released by IRS Records on February 14, 1984. A week later, the album entered the UK album charts at Number 6. This article is about the rock band. ... is the 5th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... I.R.S. Records was started in the US in 1979 by Miles Copeland (the older brother of Stewart Copeland, drummer of The Police). ... is the 45th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ...

In November 1984, The Alarm recorded demos of nine brand new songs, including 'Absolute Reality'. They played their new material to American producer Jimmy Iovine, who agreed to come to the UK in January 1985 to begin work on the follow-up to 'Declaration'. Studio sessions were booked for early 1985, and a massive UK headline tour was booked for May 1985, to go with the release of the new album. January came around, and Iovine kept passing on messages that he would arrive in the UK soon. However, Iovine never came to the UK to work with The Alarm, eventually citing personal reasons. The band had to cancel the sessions and look for another producer. Alan Shacklock was unavailable, so Ian Wilson (the band's manager) convinced IRS to release the Shacklock-produced 'Absolute Reality' as a single to promote the UK dates in May. 'Absolute Reality' was released on 18 February 1985, entering the Top 40 a week later. The 'Absolute Tour' was a near sell-out. After a series of appearances at European festivals and a new producer (Mike Howlett), The Alarm could begin work on the follow-up to 'Declaration'. Jimmy Iovine was born on March 11, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York. ...

Later years

The band toured extensively through the United States and Europe through the 1980s into 1991. They gained much popularity in 1983 as they were the opening act during U2's War Tour. The Alarm were often compared musically to U2. For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... This article is about the Irish rock band. ... The War Tour was a concert tour by the Irish rock band U2, which took place in 1982 and 1983 in support of the groups album War. ...

On 13 March 1988, The Alarm performed at the legendary Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, California with The 77s and House of Freaks. Audience members included Neil Young. After the release of Raw in 1991, despite their success and relative longevity, Peters announced on stage at the Brixton Academy that he was leaving the band. This came as much of a shock to his colleagues as the audience. Although the three remaining members tried to continue without Peters, they soon disbanded. is the 72nd day of the year (73rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... The Fillmore (also known as the Fillmore Auditorium or, for several years, The Elite Club), is a historic music venue in San Francisco, California made famous by Bill Graham (1931–1991). ... San Francisco redirects here. ... The 77s are an American rock band consisting of Michael Roe on lead guitar, Mark Harmon on bass and Bruce Spencer on drums. ... House of Freaks was a two-man band formed in Richmond, Virginia in the mid 1980s. ... This article is about the musician. ... Brixton Academy The Brixton Academy is a large music venue in Brixton, South London with a capacity of 4,921. ...

After a long and successful solo career in the 1990s, Peters re-organized the group again with different members, including Craig Adams (ex The Sisters of Mercy, The Mission, The Cult), James Stevenson (Chelsea, Gene Loves Jezebel, The Cult) and Steve Grantley of Stiff Little Fingers, and released the In the Poppy Fields CD in 2004. The lead single reached the Top 40, on indie Snapper Music after the band credited the track to The Poppyfields and got a younger band to front the single in their video. However the second single, credited to The Alarm, charted a few places lower than the Top 40. For the band, see 1990s (band). ... Brithsh musician, bass guitarist and songwriter of: The Sisters of Mercy (1981-1985) Mission UK (1985-1992, 1999-2002) The Cult (1993-1995) Colorsound (1998-) Alarm (2003-) Categories: Stub | The Sisters of Mercy ... For the religious organisation of this name, see Sisters of Mercy. ... The Mission can refer to: The Mission Church (Fellowship), A Student Church/Fellowship in Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas. ... The Cult are an English rock band, who appeared in their earliest form in Bradford during 1981. ... James Stevenson is a UK punk / rock guitarist currently with The Alarm, Gene Loves Jezebel and Chelsea. ... Chelsea was an early punk band, formed in London in 1977. ... Gene Loves Jezebel is a gothic rock band from the early 1980s founded by twin brothers, Michael and Jay Aston. ... The Cult are an English rock band, who appeared in their earliest form in Bradford during 1981. ... Steve Grantley is a British drummer who plays for Stiff Little Fingers, The Alarm and RTZ Global. ... Stiff Little Fingers are a punk band from Belfast, Northern Ireland, formed in 1977. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Top 40 is a radio format based on frequent repetition of songs from a constantly-updated list of the forty best-selling singles. ... Snapper Music is an independent record label founded in 1996. ...

The original members of The Alarm finally appeared together on the VH1 show Bands Reunited in 2005, and performed live in London with a subsequent expanded DVD/CD release of the episode. VH1 (VH-1: Video Hits One until 1994) is an American cable television channel that was created in January 1985 by Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment, at the time a division of Warner Communications and owners of MTV. VH1 and sister channel MTV are currently part of the MTV Networks division... Bands Reunited was a television program produced by VH1 in 2004. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... DVD (also known as Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc) is a popular optical disc storage media format. ... CD may stand for: Compact Disc Canadian Forces Decoration Cash Dispenser (at least used in Japan) CD LPMud Driver Centrum-Demokraterne (Centre Democrats of Denmark) Certificate of Deposit České Dráhy (Czech Railways) Chad (NATO country code) Chalmers Datorförening (computer club of the Chalmers University of Technology) a 1960s...

The Alarm's single "68 Guns" has been featured in an American Heineken lager television commercial. Heineken (or Heineken Brouwerijen) is a Dutch beer brewer, established in 1863 when Gerard Adriaan Heineken purchased a brewery in Amsterdam. ... Lager is a well attenuated beer brewed in cool conditions using a slow-acting brewers yeast, known as a bottom-fermenting yeast, and then stored (or lagered) for a period in cool conditions to clear away particles and certain flavour compounds to produce a clean taste. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...

In late December 2005, singer Mike Peters revealed he has been diagnosed with a form of cancer called chronic lymphocytic leukemia, but it was diagnosed in its early stages and his prognosis is favourable. This came after he had been in remission from cancer previously that he had fought in the 1990s. Indeed the 1996 solo album Feel Free has a song titled "Regeneration" in which he discusses his diagnosis and subsequent alternative medicine that he believes help cure him. In 2006 Mike launched the 'Love Hope Strength' foundation which sets to raise funds and awareness in fighting cancer. www.lovehopestrength.com The events surrounding the Love Hope Strength events will culminate in a trek and concert on Mount Everest in October 2007. Cancer is a class of diseases or disorders characterized by uncontrolled division of cells and the ability of these to spread, either by direct growth into adjacent tissue through invasion, or by implantation into distant sites by metastasis (where cancer cells are transported through the bloodstream or lymphatic system). ... Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (also known as chronic lymphoid leukemia or CLL), is a type of leukemia, or cancer of the white blood cells (lymphocytes). ... In general, diagnosis (plural diagnoses) has two distinct dictionary definitions. ... Alternative medicine has been described as any of various systems of healing or treating disease (as chiropractic, homeopathy, or faith healing) not included in the traditional medical curricula taught in the United States and Britain.[1] Alternative medicine practices are often based in belief systems not derived from modern science. ... Everest redirects here. ...

February 2006 saw the UK release of a new album, Under Attack on EMI, credited to The Alarm MMVI. The first single release, entitled "Superchannel", hit number one on the UK Rock Chart and number 23 in the main UK Albums Chart. For the first time the album had a DVD with a separate video for each of the thirteen songs. The videos were shot and edited in a record breaking three days, in and around their "hometown" of Rhyl, by 1000 Words Productions. For other uses, see EMI (disambiguation). ... In popular music, a chart-topper is an extremely popular recording, identified by its inclusion in a ranked list—a chart—of top selling or otherwise judged most popular releases. ... The UK Albums Chart is a chart of the sales positions of albums in the United Kingdom. ... A music video is a short film or video that accompanies a complete piece of music, most commonly a song. ...

The U.S. release of Under Attack was 13 June 2006 on Eleven Thirty Records. Like the UK edition it features the DVD, but with a bonus Special Edition of "Superchannel" and a 'behind the scenes' style documentary. Documentary film is a broad category of visual expression that is based on the attempt, in one fashion or another, to document reality. ...

The Alarm have just finished work on their new mini album, Counter Attack. ^[1]

Discography

Albums

as The Alarm

• The Alarm (IRS Records - July 1983) US #126
• Declaration (IRS Records - February 1984) - UK #6, US #50
• Strength (IRS Records - October 1985) - UK #18, US #39
• Eye Of The Hurricane (IRS Records - November 1987) - UK #23, US #77
• Electric Folklore Live (IRS Records - November 1988) - UK #62, US #167
• Change (IRS Records - September 1989) - UK #13, US #75 (Also released in a Welsh language version as Newid)
• Standards (IRS Records - November 1990) - UK #47, US #177
• Raw (IRS Records - April 1991) - UK #33, US #161 (Also released in a Welsh language version as Tån)
• In The Poppy Fields (Snapper Music - 2004)

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as The Alarm MMVI

• Under Attack (Liberty Records - February 13, 2006) UK #138

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Singles

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See also: 2004 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2004 Record labels established in 2004 2000s in music. ... See also: 2006 in British music Musical groups established in 2006 Record labels established in 2006 // January – James Nicholl, drummer of Pay*Ola became ill and was admitted to hospital. ...

References

• Guinness Book of British Hit Albums - 7th Edition - ISBN 0-85112-619-7
• Guinness Book of British Hit Singles - 16th Edition - ISBN 0-85112-190-X
• Guinness Rockopedia - ISBN 0-85112-072-5
• The Great Rock Discography - 5th Edition - ISBN 1-84195-017-3

1. ^ Counter Attack release page

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External links

• The Alarm Official Website
• Dave Sharp Official Website
• Dead Men Walking Official Website
• The Gathering Website
• The Alarm All Music Guide
• Review of 'Under Attack'