Everyone knows The Final Countdown, but how much do you know about the band who played the song? Find out how Swedish hard rock group, Europe, went from winning a televised rock band competition in Sweden to becoming one of the biggest hair metal bands in the world, just in time for grunge to take over. Discover what Joey Tempest did in the 90s and what made Europe get back together in 2003 plus lots more!

*Yes, I know that's not Peter Olsson in the picture. I searched high and low for a picture of Peter and thought I'd found one. For whatever reason, I never noticed that it's clearly John Level. But I am aware of it. Sorry!*

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