Members
Europe is a Swedish rock band that has made a significant impact on the music scene since their formation in 1979.
The band was formed in 1982 and quickly rose to fame after winning the Rock-SM competition.
Their most famous album, "The Final Countdown," was released in 1986 and remains a classic rock anthem.
Biography
Formation
Europe is a Swedish rock band that originated in Upplands Väsby in 1979, initially formed under the name Force by lead vocalist Joey Tempest, guitarist John Norum, bassist Peter Olsson, and drummer Tony Reno. The band began by playing covers to hone their skills before transitioning to original material, with Tempest taking the lead in songwriting. After a few lineup changes, including the departure of Olsson and the brief involvement of John Levén, the band solidified its lineup in 1982.
Breakthrough
In 1982, Europe gained significant recognition by winning the Swedish rock talent contest Rock-SM, competing against 4,000 bands. Their victory was propelled by their songs "In the Future to Come" and "The King Will Return," which earned them a record deal with Hot Records. This success marked the beginning of their rise in the music industry, leading to the release of their self-titled debut album, "Europe," and subsequent albums like "Wings of Tomorrow" and the iconic "The Final Countdown."
Musical Evolution
Throughout the years, Europe has explored various musical styles, including hard rock, glam metal, and heavy metal, drawing influences from bands like Whitesnake and Led Zeppelin. The band's lineup saw further changes, with John Levén joining in 1982 and Ian Haugland and Mic Michaeli joining in 1984. After a hiatus in the early 1990s, Europe reunited in 2003, continuing to release new music and tour, solidifying their legacy in the rock genre.
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Discography
Come This Madness2026
- 1.One on One3:41
- 2.The Cult of Ignorance
- 3.Come This Madness
- 4.This Time of Year
- 5.In a Different World
- 6.Scandinavian Eyes
- 7.Takin' It Back
- 8.In the Absence of Grace
- 9.The Angels Must Have Flown
- 10.The Devil's Back
- 11.Nothing Can Follow This
Walk the Earth2017
- 1.Walk the Earth4:15
- 2.The Siege4:00
- 3.Kingdom United2:51
- 4.Pictures4:48
- 5.Election Day4:06
- 6.Wolves3:55
- 7.GTO3:29
- 8.Haze3:49
- 9.Whenever You’re Ready2:51
- 10.Turn To Dust6:50
- 11.Europe At Abbey Road
War of Kings2015
- 1.War of Kings4:36
- 2.Hole in My Pocket3:42
- 3.The Second Day5:23
- 4.Praise You4:34
- 5.Nothin' to Ya3:54
- 6.California 4054:31
- 7.Days of Rock 'n' Roll3:05
- 8.Children of the Mind4:30
- 9.Rainbow Bridge3:16
- 10.Angels (with Broken Hearts)5:19
- 11.Light It Up6:10
Bag of Bones2012
- 1.Riches to Rags3:05
- 2.Not Supposed to Sing the Blues5:13
- 3.Firebox3:47
- 4.Bag of Bones5:31
- 5.Requiem0:29
- 6.My Woman My Friend4:25
- 7.Demon Head3:59
- 8.Drink and a Smile2:22
- 9.Doghouse3:58
- 10.Mercy You Mercy Me4:31
- 11.Bring It All Home3:39
- 12.Beautiful Disaster3:57
Last Look at Eden2009
- 1.Prelude0:52
- 2.Last Look at Eden3:55
- 3.Gonna Get Ready3:35
- 4.Catch That Plane4:46
- 5.New Love in Town3:33
- 6.The Beast3:23
- 7.Mojito Girl3:44
- 8.No Stone Unturned4:48
- 9.Only Young Twice3:51
- 10.U Devil U4:10
- 11.Run With the Angels4:03
- 12.In My Time6:15
- 13.Yesterday’s News (Paris 2005)7:46
- 14.Wake Up Call (Tokyo 2005)4:18
Secret Society2006
- 1.Secret Society3:35
- 2.Always the Pretenders3:55
- 3.The Getaway Plan3:52
- 4.Wish I Could Believe3:34
- 5.Let the Children Play4:11
- 6.Human After All4:14
- 7.Love Is Not the Enemy4:18
- 8.A Mother’s Son4:49
- 9.Forever Travelling4:12
- 10.Brave and Beautiful Soul3:47
- 11.Devil Sings the Blues5:23
All or Nothing2005
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Collections2005
- 1.The Final Countdown5:10
- 2.Sign of the Times4:14
- 3.Carrie4:31
- 4.Cherokee4:13
- 5.Time Has Come4:04
- 6.Open Your Heart4:09
- 7.Let the Good Times Rock4:04
- 8.Halfway to Heaven4:06
- 9.Tomorrow3:06
- 10.Prisoners in Paradise5:37
Start From the Dark2004
- 1.Got to Have Faith3:11
- 2.Start From the Dark4:12
- 3.Flames3:56
- 4.Hero4:15
- 5.Wake Up Call4:15
- 6.Reason4:37
- 7.Song #124:10
- 8.Roll With You4:30
- 9.Sucker3:42
- 10.Spirit of the Underdog4:25
- 11.America3:36
- 12.Settle for Love3:50
Rock the Night: The Very Best of Europe2004
- 1.Rock the Night4:05
- 2.Superstitious4:34
- 3.I’ll Cry for You (acoustic version)3:59
- 4.Cherokee4:11
- 5.Stormwind4:29
- 6.Sweet Love Child4:57
- 7.In the Future to Come5:01
- 8.Here Comes the Night4:27
- 9.Sign of the Times4:16
- 10.Dreamer4:27
- 11.Seventh Sign4:42
- 12.Yesterday’s News5:27
- 13.Got Your Mind in the Gutter5:00
- 14.Ready or Not4:05
- 15.Aphasia2:31
- 16.Time Has Come (live)4:31
- 17.The Final Countdown5:10
- 18.Halfway to Heaven4:08
- 19.Open Your Heart4:05
- 20.Long Time Coming3:55
- 21.Mr. Government Man3:37
- 22.Carrie4:31
- 23.Seven Doors Hotel5:03
- 24.Girl From Lebanon4:22
- 25.The King Will Return5:35
- 26.More Than Meets the Eye3:21
- 27.Prisoners in Paradise5:34
- 28.Wings of Tomorrow3:58
- 29.On Broken Wings3:45
- 30.Scream of Anger4:05
- 31.Heart of Stone3:47
- 32.Let the Good Times Rock (live)5:25
The Best Of2004
- 1.Rock the Night
- 2.Carrie
- 3.Superstitious
- 4.Halfway to Heaven
- 5.Cherokee
- 6.Time Has Come
- 7.Let the Good Time Rock
- 8.I’ll Cry for You
- 9.Homeland
- 10.Heart of Stone
- 11.Open Your Heart
- 12.The Final Countdown
1982–20001999
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Simply the Best1999
- 1.The Final Countdown5:09
- 2.Open Your Heart4:00
- 3.Carrie4:31
- 4.Rock the Night4:04
- 5.I'll Cry for You4:10
- 6.Ninja3:47
- 7.Cherokee4:13
- 8.Coast to Coast4:01
- 9.Heart of Stone3:47
- 10.Let the Good Times Rock4:04
- 11.Tomorrow3:05
- 12.Time Has Come3:59
- 13.Ready or Not4:03
Super Hits1998
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Definitive Collection1997
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The Final Countdown1997
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Rock the Night Away1996
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1982–19921993
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Prisoners in Paradise1991
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Stormwind1991
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Best of Europe1990
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Out of This World1988
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The Final Countdown1986
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Wings of Tomorrow1984
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Europe1983
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Label
- Record label
- Epic Records
- Record label
- Edel Records
- Record label
- UDR
Achievements
- Award
- Swedish Music Hall of Fame
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Identifiers & aliases
Europe is a Swedish rock band formed in Upplands Väsby in 1979, by lead vocalist Joey Tempest, guitarist John Norum, bassist Peter Olsson, and drummer Tony Reno. Named after the continent itself, they obtained a major breakthrough in Sweden in 1982 by winning the televised competition Rock-SM ; it was the first time this competition was held.
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