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Post by micado on Apr 14, 2013 23:24:08 GMT 2
My name is Tadi, I'm from Germany and working as sales manager. I've been a Europe fan ever since I first saw the video of "The Final Countdown" in september 1986, when I was 14 years old. Since this time Europe is my alltime favourite band and own all albums, some as CD and Vinyl, some singles, also some solo-stuff. I am also listening to many other bands in the genres, power metal/melodic metal, even thrash or death if it is melodic and also other hardrock-bands.
My favorite Europe albums:
Wings of Tomorrow, Out of this World, Start from the Dark
My favorite Europe song:
The Final Countdown
I've been to eleven Europe concerts, the most in Germany:
04.02.1989 - Würzburg, Carl-Diem-Halle
06.02.1992 - Fürth, Stadthalle
30.05.1995 - München, Tilt (Joey Tempest, solo)
29.10.2004 - Nürnberg - Löwensaal
31.10.2004 - Stuttgart - Longhorn LKA
27.01.2007 - Innsbruck (A)- Hafen
02.02.2007 - Stuttgarn - Longorn LKA
03.02.2007 - München - Backstage Werk
04.02.2007 - Nürnberg - Hirsch
30.06.2007 - Nijmegen (NL), Goffertpark
22.11.2009 - Fürth - Stadthalle
21.10.2012 - Mannheim - Alte Seilerei
I never had the luck to meet a band member, but i hope to in the future!
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Post by skihippy on Apr 22, 2013 18:36:21 GMT 2
Hi all! I am new here, but was a member (though not regular poster) at the old forum too so could be that one or another of you remember me from there  I'm Marianne, originally from Austria but lived in the UK for a many years. Last year I ended up fulfilling an old childhood dream of mine by moving to Sweden (Gothenburg) with my job at an e-commerce company, and still love it here nearly a year later I've been a fan for almost as long as I can remember, TFC was my first self-"bought" record at the age of 12 (or to be more precise, I begged and my dad got it for me), and the OOTW tour my first ever concert I've been to see them play live another 10 times since then, always a great experience! Nice to meet you all! |
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Post by Tom on Mar 26, 2014 2:33:08 GMT 2
Hello! My name is Tom and I'm from Sweden. I haven't been on here at all since I signed up unfortunately, but some of you may remember me from back when Europe had an official forum. I also met some of you at a concert back then.
I made the small animated band member portraits you may find in the list of emotes here during that time. And regarding that, I'd like to apologize to Stein for not responding to his e-mails regarding the creation of former band members.
A short update about me: I've since spent a few years studying archaeology and I'm currently planning to apply for a 3D graphics education.
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Post by Stein on Mar 26, 2014 17:11:04 GMT 2
Welcome back, Tom!  And don't worry about the emotes. Take the time you need. |
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Post by tiffanij on Nov 13, 2014 19:15:03 GMT 2
Hi. My name is Tiffani Jewel Morello, and I'm from Santa Cruz, California. I love horses, going to the beach, and of course...Europe!! I grew up in the 80's and Europe was my favorite band. I was so excited to see that they are still around and going strong!! I have been following them for a while now, but this is the first time I have joined a forum. Maybe one day I'll get lucky, and they will tour America again. I saw them as an opener back in the 80's. It's not a day I'll soon forget. Cheers!!
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Post by Stein on Nov 13, 2014 20:48:32 GMT 2
Welcome Tiffani!  |
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Post by tiffanij on Nov 13, 2014 22:25:57 GMT 2
Thanks, Stein!! I imagine you have seen your share of the band live. I grew up in Los Angeles and got to see a lot of cool bands come through. Europe has morphed a lot since I first heard them. They sound great! So glad they stayed together and are virtually the same band! With the exception of the guitarist, they are all the same members, and yet John was the original guitarist anyway! I wonder if that is a record for bands. Same members for 30 years. lol
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Post by Stein on Nov 13, 2014 23:32:13 GMT 2
Thanks, Stein!! I imagine you have seen your share of the band live. I grew up in Los Angeles and got to see a lot of cool bands come through. Yeah, I've been to seven concerts in Norway and two in Sweden. The best concert would probably have to be the latest one, in Stockholm when they played the whole Wings of Tomorrow album live.  But of course Sweden Rock Festival 2013 and the first concert of the reunion tour in Norway 2004 are big highlights as well. Europe has morphed a lot since I first heard them. They sound great! So glad they stayed together and are virtually the same band! With the exception of the guitarist, they are all the same members, and yet John was the original guitarist anyway! I wonder if that is a record for bands. Same members for 30 years. lol Well, they did have a break from 1992 to 2003. So if we put the first era for this lineup (1984-86, two years) together with the reunion era (2003-present, 11 years) it will be 13 years. It's still quite impressive that they've still got the classic lineup intact! Lots of other bands that started out or broke through in the 80s only have one or two original/classic members left. |
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Post by headbangsterv on Dec 28, 2015 22:10:50 GMT 2
Hi all!
Some maybe know who I am, but haven't been active on forums for ages so here it is:
I am Vera from The Netherlands, my forum nickname is HeadbangsterV (always using that name on Europe sites)
I am 31 years old and a fan since I was 16 years old.
I play guitar and bass (The John's made me want to learn to play hehe).
Also like photographing and drawing.
I work as a manager in a petshop for 16 years now.
I saw Europe in:
2004: Lokerse Feesten/Lokeren/BELGIUM
2004: Hof ter Loo/Antwerp/BELGIUM
2004: 013/Tilburg/NETHERLANDS
2005: Podium Hardenberg/Hardenberg/NETHERLANDS
2008: Bospop/Weert/NETHERLANDS
2010: Paradiso / Amsterdam /NETHERLANDS
2012: 013 / Tilburg /NETHERLANDS
2015: Trix Hall / Antwerp /BELGIUM
Had a little chat in 2012 with Leven, Mic and Ian. Hope to meet the guys one day.
Favorite songs: Second Day, Last Look at Eden, No Stone Unturned, Firebox, Flames, Hero.
Favroite album: Start From the Dark.
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But of course Sweden Rock Festival 2013 and the first concert of the reunion tour in Norway 2004 are big highlights as well. 
