Europe
Europe is a prominent name when it comes to musical collectives. This rock band from Sweden was established in 1979 in the Upplands Väsby municipality. It was founded by three musicians named:
- Tony Reno
- Joey Tempest
- John Norum
Europe’s first album was released in 1983. The self-titled project was not a major success outside Sweden. However, their third project, “The Final Countdown”, proved to be a major breakthrough for the group. This record peaked inside the top-10 on various major album charts around the world including the US and the UK.
What Style is Europe?
Since the band’s formation, they have released songs mainly in these genres:
- Arena rock
- Blues rock
- Hard rock
- Glam metal
- Heavy metal
Popular Songs by Europe
This collective has come out with numerous hits. But here are some of their biggest tracks:
“The Final Countdown”
“Open Your Heart”
“Rock the Night”
“Superstitious”
“New Love in Town”
Other Facts
Europe’s initial claim to prominence was by winning the first edition of the Swedish reality TV show “Rock-SM”. They won this competition in 1982.
