The Alarm
- MatchThe Alarm
- 100%Big Country
- 73%The Call
- 66%The Icicle Works
- 61%New Model Army
- 61%The Psychedelic Furs
- 60%The Church
- 59%The Fixx
- 56%Big Audio Dynamite
- 54%Adam Ant
- 52%Howard Jones
Biography
Formed in Rhyl, Wales, during 1981, this energetic pop outfit originally comprised Mike Peters (25 February 1959; vocals/guitar), David Sharp (b. 28 January 1959, Salford, Lancashire, England; vocals/guitar), Eddie MacDonald (b. 1 November 1959; bass), and Nigel Twist (b. 18 July 1958; drums). Originally known as Seventeen, they changed their name after recording a self-penned song titled Alarm Alarm. Peters was anxious to steer the band in the direction of U2, whose commitment and... Read more