About Europe

Swedish hair / glam metal (Heavy Metal) band from Upplands Väsby, Stockholm.

Europe formed in 1979. The band rose to international fame in the 1980s with its third album, 1986’s The Final Countdown, which sold over three million copies in the United States. Europe sold over 23 million albums worldwide. Europe went on hiatus in 1992, reunited temporarily for a one-off performance in Stockholm on New Year’s Eve 1999 and announced an official reunion in 2003.

In September 1985, Europe was approached by an executive from Epic Records. They helped Europe start the recording of its next album with Journey producer Kevin Elson. The result was The Final Countdown. Released on 26 May 1986, the album gave the band its international breakthrough, was certified Triple Platinum in the USA.

In mid-2017 Europe announced their eleventh studio album, titled Europe (2) – Walk The Earth. The album was released on October 20th via CD with bonus DVD and digital download.

Europe Mark I:
– Joey Tempest : Vocals, Keyboards, Acoustic Guitar
– John Norum : Guitars
– John Levén : Bass
– Tony Reno : Drums, Percussion

Europe Mark II:
– Joey Tempest : Vocals
– John Norum : Guitars
– John Levén : Bass
– Mic Michaeli : Keyboards
– Ian Haugland : Drums, Percussion

Europe Mark III:
– Joey Tempest : Vocals
– Kee Marcello : Guitars
– John Levén : Bass
– Mic Michaeli : Keyboards
– Ian Haugland : Drums, Percussion

Europe Mark II (reunited):
– Joey Tempest : Vocals
– John Norum : Guitars
– John Levén : Bass
– Mic Michaeli : Keyboards
– Ian Haugland : Drums, Percussion