# Europe

> Swedish rock band

**Wikidata**: [Q185144](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q185144)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe_(band))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/europe-q185144

## Summary
Europe is a Swedish rock band that began in 1978. The group is associated with hard rock and heavy metal-related genres, and is known for recordings including the song “The Final Countdown,” released in 1986.

## Key Facts
- **Entity type**: Musical group (musical ensemble which performs music)
- **Wikidata description**: Swedish rock band
- **Inception (formed)**: 1978
- **Work period start**: 1979
- **Official website**: https://europetheband.com
- **Wikipedia title**: *Europe (band)*
- **Sitelink count**: 60
- **Country association (related)**: Sweden (country in Northern Europe)
- **Genres (related)**: hard rock; heavy metal music; glam metal; speed metal
- **Notable song (related)**: “The Final Countdown” (written and composed by Joey Tempest; originally recorded by Europe; released in 1986)
- **Related record labels**: Epic Records (American record label founded 1953; owned by Sony Music; headquartered in Los Angeles, United States); UDR (German record label; imprint of UDR GmbH; country: Germany)
- **Related place**: Upplands Väsby (urban area in Upplands Väsby Municipality, Sweden)
- **Awards/recognition (related)**: Swedish Music Hall of Fame (award for musicians; inception 2013-05-07; country: Sweden)
- **Name collision (related entity)**: Europe (terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia) is a separate entity from Europe (band)

## FAQs

**What is Europe?**  
Europe is a Swedish rock band. It is classified as a musical group and is documented on Wikipedia as *Europe (band)*.

**When did Europe start, and when did its work period begin?**  
Europe’s inception is listed as 1978. Its work period start is listed as 1979.

**What music genres is Europe associated with?**  
Europe is connected to hard rock and heavy metal music. It is also linked to glam metal and speed metal.

**What is “The Final Countdown,” and how is it connected to Europe?**  
“The Final Countdown” is a song written and composed by Joey Tempest. It was originally recorded by Europe and released in 1986.

**Who are the people associated with Europe?**  
People linked to Europe include Joey Tempest (Swedish singer), John Norum (Norwegian-Swedish guitarist), John Levén (Swedish bassist), Mic Michaeli (Swedish musician), Ian Haugland (Swedish drummer), Kee Marcello (Swedish guitarist), and Tony Reno (Swedish drummer). Peter Olsson is also listed as a related Swedish musician.

**Which record labels are associated with Europe in the provided material?**  
Epic Records is listed as a related label; it is an American record label founded in 1953, owned by Sony Music, and headquartered in Los Angeles. UDR is also listed as a related German record label and an imprint of UDR GmbH.

**Does “Europe” refer to the band or the continent?**  
In this entry, “Europe” refers to the Swedish rock band. The source material also lists Europe as a separate entity: the terrestrial continent in north-western Eurasia.

## Why It Matters
Europe matters as a notable Swedish rock band connected to multiple major rock and metal subgenres (hard rock, heavy metal music, glam metal, and speed metal). The band’s catalog includes “The Final Countdown,” a specifically identified 1986 release written and composed by Joey Tempest and originally recorded by the group, making it a key reference point for understanding Europe’s output and recognition. The band’s documented connections to established music-industry entities (such as Epic Records and UDR) and to an award institution (Swedish Music Hall of Fame) position it within a broader ecosystem of labels, musicians, and cultural recognition tied to Sweden.

## Notable For
- Being a **Swedish rock band** with inception in **1978**
- Having a documented **work period start** in **1979**
- Recording “**The Final Countdown**,” a song **written and composed by Joey Tempest** and **released in 1986**
- Association with multiple rock/metal genres: **hard rock**, **heavy metal music**, **glam metal**, and **speed metal**
- Connections to notable labels including **Epic Records** (founded 1953; owned by Sony Music; headquartered in Los Angeles) and **UDR** (German record label; imprint of UDR GmbH)
- Linked personnel list including **Joey Tempest**, **John Norum**, **John Levén**, **Mic Michaeli**, **Ian Haugland**, **Kee Marcello**, and **Tony Reno**

## Body

### Identity and Classification
Europe is identified as a **Swedish rock band**. It is classified as a **musical group**, defined in the provided material as a musical ensemble which performs music. The band’s Wikipedia entry title is explicitly given as **“Europe (band)”**, distinguishing it from other uses of the name.

### Timeline and Core Properties
- **Inception**: Europe’s inception is listed as **1978**.  
- **Work period start**: The band’s work period start is listed as **1979**.  
- **Website**: The official website is **https://europetheband.com**.  
- **Sitelink count**: The entry lists a **sitelink_count of 60** for Europe (band).

### Geographic and Contextual Links
- **Sweden** is listed as a related entity and described as a country in **Northern Europe**.  
- **Upplands Väsby** is listed as a related place and described as an urban area in **Upplands Väsby Municipality, Sweden**.

### Music Genres
Europe is connected in the source material to several genres and subgenres:
- **Hard rock**
- **Heavy metal music**
- **Glam metal**
- **Speed metal**

These genre links situate the band within rock and heavy metal traditions as represented by the provided related-entity list.

### Discography Highlight: “The Final Countdown”
A specific work tied to Europe is:
- **“The Final Countdown”** — a song **written and composed by Joey Tempest**, **originally recorded by Europe**, and **released in 1986**.

This relationship explicitly connects the band to a named recording and to Joey Tempest as the song’s writer and composer.

### Members and Associated Musicians
The provided material links Europe to multiple people, including a “Contains / Subsidiaries” list that functions as a roster of associated individuals:
- **Joey Tempest** — Swedish singer; described as the **lead vocalist** of Europe; joined Europe in **1979** (as stated in the provided Joey Tempest summary).
- **John Norum** — Norwegian-Swedish guitarist.
- **John Levén** — Swedish bassist.
- **Mic Michaeli** — Swedish musician.
- **Ian Haugland** — Swedish drummer.
- **Kee Marcello** — Swedish guitarist.
- **Tony Reno** — Swedish drummer.
Additional related person:
- **Peter Olsson** — Swedish musician.

### Record Labels and Industry Relationships
Europe is linked to record-label entities in the provided material:
- **Epic Records** — an American record label with inception **1953**, owned by **Sony Music**, headquartered in **Los Angeles, United States**.
- **UDR** — a **German record label**, described as an imprint of **UDR GmbH** (country: Germany).

These connections indicate label relationships associated with the band in the source dataset.

### Awards and Recognition
Europe is connected to:
- **Swedish Music Hall of Fame** — described as an **award for musicians**, with inception **2013-05-07**, and country **Sweden**.

The provided material lists this under Awards / Recognition, establishing a recognition-related link.

### Disambiguation: Europe (Band) vs. Europe (Continent)
The source material also includes a separate entity:
- **Europe (continent)** — described as a terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia.

This entry is specifically about **Europe (band)**, and the dataset explicitly includes both entities, making disambiguation necessary when interpreting references to “Europe.”

## References

1. Metal Evolution
2. [Broder Daniel och Titiyo invalda i Swedish Music Hall of Fame. 2018](https://www.svt.se/kultur/broder-daniel-och-titiyo-invalda-i-swedish-music-hall-of-fame)
3. MusicBrainz
4. Virtual International Authority File
5. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
6. Czech National Authority Database
7. BBC Things
8. Google Knowledge Graph
9. Discogs
10. YouTube API