EUROPE

Originally a progressive rock group, Europe didn't

achieve any success until they reworked their

sound into a bombastic yet melodic pop-metal. 

In their first incarnation, the Swedish band was

called Force. The band - featuring core

members Joey Tempest (vocals), John

Norum (guitar), Tony Reno (drums), and John

Leven (bass) - won a national talent contest in

the early '80s, which led to a record contract.

After changing their name to Europe and

releasing two albums in Sweden

(Europe and Wings of Tomorrow), the band

landed an international deal with Epic Records.

By this time, Norum and Reno had left the group

and was replaced by Kee Marcello; drummer Ian

Haugland and keyboardist Mic Michaeli also

joined the lineup.

Band Members

Ian Haugland

Joey Tempest

John Leven

John Norum

Kee Marcello

Mic Michaeli

Tony Reno

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