Europe - The Music special

Title

Europe - The Music special

Date

1987

Description

'The Final Countdown’ by Europe received its first play in the UK on Independent Radio. The band’s lead singer and songwriter, Joey Tempest, talks about the fantastic reaction they have had to their sell-out tour, all on the strength of one No. 1 single. How did the band get started? Why do fans throw teddy bears on stage? Joey Tempest explains all to Giles Squire, the man who played them first, and plays tracks from their albums, including forthcoming singles.

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Duration

00:56:10

Genre

Interview

Keywords

Europe (band)

Radio station

Metro Radio

Place of publication

Newcastle upon Tyne

Language

English

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Technical information

Stereo

Credits

Cast

Joey Tempest	interviewee
Giles Squire	presenter