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Hero (Europe song)

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B-side
  
"Reason"

Format
  
CD single

Length
  
3:53

Released
  
September 20, 2004

Genre
  
Hard rock, heavy metal

Label
  
Sanctuary Records

"Hero" is a 2004 single released by the Swedish heavy metal band Europe. It was released on September 20, 2004, as the second single from the band's album Start from the Dark. The song was written by vocalist Joey Tempest as a tribute to Phil Lynott, the frontman of the Irish hard rock band Thin Lizzy, and was inspired by a meeting between Tempest and Lynott.

The song's music video tells a story of aspiring young rock musicians, interspersed with clips of the band on tour. The video is a tribute to Phil Lynott.

Personnel

  • Joey Tempest − vocals
  • John Norum − guitars
  • John Levén − bass guitar
  • Mic Michaeli − keyboards
  • Ian Haugland − drums


    • Past 1987 to 91 Kee Marcello ((electric guitar/guitars))

    References

    Hero (Europe song) Wikipedia
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