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Upplands Väsby, Sweden (1979 – 1992, 2003 – present)

Europe is a Swedish band formed in Upplands Väsby, Sweden in 1979 under the name Force by vocalist Joey Tempest and guitarist John Norum. Although widely associated with , the band’s sound incorporates and elements. Since its formation, Europe has released seven studio albums, three live albums, three compilations and seven videos.

Europe rose to international fame in the 19 with its third album The Final Countdown, which became a high commercial success and sold over three million copies in the United States. Europe was one of the most successful acts of the 80’s and sold over four million albums in the United States alone and over 10 million albums worldwide. The band has achieved two top 20 albums on the Billboard 200 chart (The Final Countdown and Out of This World) and two top 10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (“The Final Countdown” and “Carrie”). From 1986 to 1992 Europe sold over 20 million records worldwide, making them the 4th most successful act from Sweden in history.

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. Since then Europe has released three records, Start from the Dark (2004), Secret Society (2006) and Last Look at Eden (2009).
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  • RaichelGlam

    Happy Birthday John! ))

    15 hours ago

  • serega_ozz_deat

    Обидно,что многие считают,будто у Европы кроме The Final Countdown песен нет.Они жертвы своего глобального хита.

    yesterday evening

  • Filip_Euler

    This May - Poland, Wroclove! If you'll play guitar at Guitar Guiness World Record - tickets cost just 30 zl = about 9/10 euro. Waiting for ya all! ;)

    Tuesday morning

  • monika199017

    They are legend of 80's and todays:))

    Sunday morning

  • leleuheadbanger

    Boas recordações!

    last week

  • Gomezpainkiller

    Awesome, I'm addicted at their sound!

    11 days ago

  • cesareslava73

    Superstitious

    14 days ago

  • Gomezpainkiller

    Great band.

    17 days ago

  • lter__Impius

    Siembra!

    17 days ago

  • addictiondiary

    ♥

    21 days ago

  • tuhde

    final countdown - мировая песня! в старости буду зажигать под неё.

    last month

  • Kilmisterfan11

    Seventh Sign <3

    last month

  • sebastianfan

    Not bad at all :)

    last month

  • francescojiemei

    i love your music, they'are legends!

    last month

  • Froggl

    We become you on rock of ages in Rottenburg Seebronn .Ist fantastic that you come to this big event .I hope we have a good time and see you later .!!!!

    last month

  • Rodmetalhead

    Dreamer <3

    last month

  • nathfn

    Carrie <3

    December 2011

  • DennisRicley

    I'll cry for you <3

    December 2011

  • Meloman_san

    The Final Countdown <3

    December 2011

  • Pedrorockeiro

    Uma das melhores dos anos 80

    December 2011
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