Europe

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Europe is well-known hard rock band from Sweden who achieved high popularity in the late 1980s and the early 1990s. Initially this group wing progressive metal. But after adding the elements in his music keyboards, Europe began worldwide. The song "The Final Countdown" which is dominated by keyboards riff is the song that melesatkan Europe as one of the top hard rock band the world. Since its founding in 1979, Europe managed to sell more than 20 million records worldwide. Having had decided to break around 1993, eventually returning to Europe arena rock world in 2003 and still exists today.
History

This group was formed in 1979 in Upplands Väsby, Stockholm, Sweden by vocalist Joey Tempest, guitarist John Norum, bassist Peter Olsson and drummer Tony Reno with the name Force. After winning a national music contest, they changed the name to Europe. In 1981, bassist Peter Olsson out and replaced John Leven. In 1985 drummer Tony Reno replaced former drummer Ian Haugland Trilogy. Keyboard player Mic Michaeli was also recruited to strengthen the band's formation.
Success world

Two limited release first album in 1982 and 1984, Europe and Wings of Tomorrow. Both have pretty good reception in Japan and Scandinavia. Europe worldwide and achieved high popularity in 1986 through the third album The Final Countdown. This album produced the phenomenal hit "The Final Countdown" which ruled the charts number 1 in 26 countries. The single sold about 8 million copies. The album itself sold about 6.5 million copies. Other songs on this album like "Carrie", "Rock The Night", and "Cherokee" became a hit world skyrocketed. Late 1986 guitarist John Norum out because of differences of opinion with other personnel in the direction of musical Europe.