I Said No To Europe's Offer (Here's Why I Changed My Mind) | Kee Marcello Speaks Out

Join me as I sit down with legendary guitarist Kee Marcello and delve into his journey. From Sweden to stardom, Kee Marcello shares his incredible journey, career, how he ended up joining Europe, and insights into the music industry. 00:00 I had no plans to join Europe 00:57 We did a charity fundraiser for starving people in Ethiopia 1:37 Europe called me when they needed to replace John Norum 2:07 I said no to joining Europe initially 3:19 I said yes to joining Europe 3:38 We started rehearsing for the Final Countdown world tour 3:58 The single was climbing and Europe was growing 4:09 We ended up playing arenas around the world 4:32 We hit the studio straight after the tour 6:30 We all went to see Michael Jackson whilst on tour in Japan 7:02 How did I get the name Kee Marcello 9:23 I need variation so I swap between projects 10:27 I did two records with Europe in 1986 and 1988 11:00 We moved to the US and released Prisoners in Paradise in 1991 11:15 We went on hiatus in 1993 and I left then left the band after 7 years 11:39 Copyright is suppressing creativity 12:19 YouTube are scared shitless about getting sued 12:48 Copyright stops new artists building a name for themselves 14:54 Proving that you own the song or on the record 15:12 Reprimanded by Sony Music for uploading a music video I was in 15:45 I am still in dispute with Sony Music 16:00 People choose not to work with labels anymore 16:13 I now release my own music myself 16:56 I don't have to deal with record label executives and f*cking A&R 17:06 Digital platforms are not that great for the artist the pay is horrible 17:36 Payments per stream from platforms like Spotify are outrageous 18:07 The streaming services are destroying the industry 19:20 Records of my time with Europe and my solo projects 20:47 We have come full circle with the return to vinyl 22:14 The person who wrote the songs got the biggest cut 25:10 Record labels are glorified loan sharks 25:25 The Final Countdown rights only belong to Tempest 26:03 We are not enemies or anything 26:25 Europe documentary coming this summer 27:14 There may one day perhaps be a motion picture on Europe 29:45 Europe are still going but I have retired from the band 30:32 I am doing 2 masterclasses in Beijing and Shanghai 31:18 I have some gigs and music festivals this summer 31:30 I am working on a new solo album 31:40 I am touring Europe with my band 3158 Visas and other legal challenges for touring