Joey Tempest

About

Singer and frontman of the band Europe, the group that released the hit song "The Final Countdown." He released more than 10 albums with the band and 3 solo albums of his own. Their songs "Rock the Night" and "Cherokee" are well-known classics. 

Before Fame

As a child, he taught himself how to play the piano and the guitar. He was inspired to learn music after hearing bands like Thin Lizzy. 

Trivia

His international hit, "The Final Countdown," played at the closing ceremony of the 1988 Summer Olympics. His solo song "We Will Be Strong" has garnered over 1 million streams on Spotify. 

Family Life

He had his son James with his wife Lisa Worthington. 

Associated With

He and guitarist John Norum were bandmates in Europe.