Europe
Awards & Honours
15
Awards Won
3
Honours
4
Rankings
3
Covers
3
Records
Europe's achievements are impressive when you look at the numbers. They've sold over 25 million albums worldwide, and "The Final Countdown" has been certified Diamond in Sweden and Multi-Platinum in the US, UK, and Germany. The song's streaming numbers are staggering, with over a billion plays on Spotify alone. They've also been recognized with a Swedish Rock Hall of Fame induction and a Commander of the Order of the Polar Star for Joey Tempest, a rare honor for a musician.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Swedish Rock Hall of Fame
Inducted for their contributions to Swedish rock music.
Order of the Polar Star
Joey Tempest appointed Commander for his contributions to Swedish culture.
Guinness World Record
Held the record for best-selling single by a non-American artist in the US with 'The Final Countdown'.
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders
Greatest Songs of All Time
100 Greatest Songs of the 80s
Top 100 Albums of All Time
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
1986-11-01
The Final Countdown: Europe's Rise
Kerrang!
1986-10-01
Europe - The Biggest Band in the World?
Metal Hammer
2015-03-01
Europe: Kings of War
Records & Feats
First Swedish band to have a single certified Diamond in Sweden
'The Final Countdown' was certified Diamond in Sweden, a first for a Swedish act.
Most-streamed Swedish rock song on Spotify
'The Final Countdown' surpassed 1 billion streams, making it the most-streamed Swedish rock song.
Longest-running #1 single in Sweden by a rock band
'The Final Countdown' spent 10 weeks at #1 in Sweden, a record for a rock band.