Joey Tempest

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Europe posing for a photograph in 1987

The epic story of Europe, the band who were more than just a one hit wonder

By Dave Ling published

From partying with Guns N’ Roses to pushing back against those poodle perms, this is the story of Swedish hard rock heroes Europe

Interviews
a shot of joey tempest stood on a moody hillside

The gospel according to Europe's Joey Tempest

By Dave Ling published

He’s the British-based singer from Sweden who wrote his band Europe’s signature song that topped the chart in 25 countries in the mid-80s. The man born Rolf Larsson gives us his take on life

Bands & Artists
Action stage shot of Joey Tempest attacking a photographer with a mic stand

What does Europe's Joey Tempest really think about Europe's The Final Countdown?

By Rich Chamberlain published

Joey Tempest on Europe, Robert Plant and good advice

Interviews
A photo of Europe in the Final Countdown era

The stories behind the songs: The Final Countdown by Europe

By Dave Ling published

How a band going nowhere fast suddenly found themselves topping the charts in 25 countries with a tune that everyone knows

Tracks & Singles
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The 10 Best Thin Lizzy Songs, by Europe's Joey Tempest

By Joey Tempest published

Joey Tempest travelled 24 hours by ferry from Sweden to see his first Thin Lizzy gig, here are ten good reasons why that trip was worth every choppy mile...

Interviews
Europe, Kee Marcello, Ian Haugland, Joey Tempest, Mic Michaeli, John Leven - posed, studio, group shot

Europe: "Those hairstyles made us look like poodles"

By Dave Ling published

A keyboard motif overheard in a nightclub took Europe from playing bars to the biggest arenas in the world, but was The Final Countdown a poisoned chalice?

Interviews