Europe
Europe gave Scandinavian hard rock its biggest global moment when 'The Final Countdown' topped charts in 25 countries in 1986. Joey Tempest's keyboard fanfare became shorthand for 80s stadium bombast and remains a fixture of the era's soundtrack.
Origin: Upplands Väsby, Sweden · Years active: 1979–present
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Biography
Europe gave Scandinavian hard rock its biggest global moment when 'The Final Countdown' topped charts in 25 countries in 1986. Joey Tempest's keyboard fanfare became shorthand for 80s stadium bombast and remains a fixture of the era's soundtrack.
Key 1980s albums
- Europe (1983) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
- Wings of Tomorrow (1984) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
- The Final Countdown (1986) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
- Out of This World (1988) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
Essential songs
- The Final Countdown (1986) — 80s songs
- Carrie (1987) — 80s songs
- Rock the Night (1986) — 80s songs
- Cherokee (1987) — 80s songs
- Superstitious (1988) — 80s songs
Genres
Upcoming concerts
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Europe — quick answers
- Who are Europe?
- Europe — Upplands Väsby, Sweden, active 1979–present. Europe gave Scandinavian hard rock its biggest global moment when 'The Final Countdown' topped charts in 25 countries in 1986. Joey Tempest's keyboard fanfare became shorthand for 80s stadium bombast and remains a fixtur
- What did Europe release in the 1980s?
- RADIO 1980 lists 4 albums and 5 essential songs for Europe, covering 1983–1988.
- Where can I check shows associated with Europe?
- Open the interactive concert directory for current source listings. Check each full event title and provider before booking.
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