Mike Peters of The Alarm: A Great Conversation

Recently, I had a wonderful and energetic conversation with Mike Peters of The Alarm.

We spoke at length about his 2023 album Forwards, his ongoing cancer battle, the history of the band, and their relationship with WMMR and America.

Mike Peters was supposed to be playing The Phoenixville Theater on May 17th, but, the tour was postponed as Mike's cancer came out of remission. We wish Mike a speedy recovery back to remission.

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Described by Bono of U2 as “the second greatest rock and roll band in the world”, Mike Peters has been the driving force behind The Alarm for over forty creative years of new music making, and dedication to presenting the band’s classic songs in ways both imaginative and inventive.

Sending our best to Mike and Julie Peters. Thank you for listening,

Markus

It's International Louie Louie Day (April 11th). It marks the birthday of Richard Berry, who penned "Louie Louie" back in 1955. He released it in 1957 and a version by the Kingsmen gained popularity in 1963, and it's been a pop-rock staple ever since. Learn more history on the song here.

For a short stretch of years in the late 1980s, WMMR hosted the Louie Louie Parade, a joyous singalong through the streets of Philadelphia. Below are a few photos and videos from the Morning Zoo era of our radio station's MMaRchives. This parade is the stuff of legend!