Europe (band) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Europe
Europe in 2016
Background information
Origin	Upplands Väsby, Sweden
Genres	Hard rock, Glam metal
Years active	1979–1992 1999 (partial reunion) 2003–present
Labels	Hot Records, Epic, Sanctuary
Associated acts	Tone Norum, Easy Action, Dokken, Glenn Hughes, Brazen Abbot, Last Autumn's Dream
Members	Joey Tempest John Norum John Levén Mic Michaeli Ian Haugland
Past members	Kee Marcello Tony Reno Peter Olsson Marcel Jacob

Europe is a super cool rock band from Sweden. Two friends, Joey Tempest and John Norum, started the band way back in 1979. They became super famous in 1986 with their amazing song, "The Final Countdown."

After rocking out for many years, Europe took a break in 1992. But guess what? They got back together in 2003 and are still making awesome music today!

Their Awesome Albums

Europe has released many fantastic albums over the years. Here are some of their most popular ones:

• Europe (1983)
• Wings of Tomorrow (1984)
• The Final Countdown (1986)
• Out of This World (1988)
• Prisoners in Paradise (1991)
• Start from the Dark (2004)
• Secret Society (2006)
• Last Look at Eden (2009)
• Bag of Bones (2012)
• War of Kings (2015)
• Walk the Earth (2017)

Images for kids

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  Singer Joey Tempest performing in 2010.

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  Europe performing in Festivalna hall, Sofia in 2012.

See also

In Spanish: Europe para niños