The Resume

(1979- )
Formed in Stockholm, Sweden
Joey Tempset, vocals (1979-1992, 2003- )
Kee Marcello, guitar (1986-1992)
John Norum, guitar (1979-1986, 2003- )
Peter Olsson, bass (1979-1981)
Marcel Jacob, bass (1981)
John Leven, bass (1981-1992, 2003- )
Mic Michaeli, keyboards (1984-1992, 2003- )
Tony Reno, drums (1979-1984)
Ian Haugland, drums (1984-1992; 2003- )
Recorded the songs ‘The Final Countdown,' ‘Carrie,' ‘Rock the Night,' ‘Give a Helping Hand' and ‘Cherokee'

Why they might be annoying:

‘The Final Countdown' ranked #16 on VH-1 & Blender's ‘Most Awesomely Bad Songs' list and the #1 on their ‘Most Awesomely Bad Metal Songs' list.
Like most bands in the 80's, one of their biggest hits was a power ballad.
They had three different bassists in 1981.
Like all pop-metal bands, their popularity quickly faded out after grunge came out.
Their early demo tapes were rejected and the band was told to get a haircut and sing in Swedish.

Why they might not be annoying:

‘The Final Countdown' hit #1 in 26 different countries.
‘The Final Countdown' was used often on the series, ‘Arrested Development.'
All proceeds from their single, ‘Give a Helping Hand' were donated to feed starving people in Ethiopia.
They got signed to a record deal after winning a talent contest that had over 4,000 acts.
'The Final Countdown' is a staple at sporting events.

Credit: Rocky

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Blender Magazine's 50 Worst Songs [Performers-May 2004] (Ranked: 27)
• Blender Magazine's/VH-1 50 Most Awesomely Bad Songs Ever Performers (Ranked: 16)
• I am from Stockholm, Sweden
• I am Swedish
• I Sing About Government
• Known By a Single Name
• Look at Me, I Got My Arms Folded
• Look at Me, I'm a Man in Shades
• MuchMoreMusic Listed: Top 20 Best One-Hit Wonders of the 80's (Ranked: 2)
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard's US Singles Chart [1980's] (Ranked: 1985)
• My Song is Featured on Guitar Hero: On Tour
• My Song is Featured on Lego Rock Band
• People who Have Similar Names on Am I Annoying (Ranked: 280)
• Profiles 18251-18500 (Ranked: 18493)
• Progressive Rock Groups
• Rocky's Profiles [Series 2]
• Swedish Rock Groups
• Todd in the Shadows Top Ten Worst Hit Songs of 1987 (Ranked: 4)
• VH-1's 40 Least Metal Moments (Ranked: 22)
• VH-1's 40 Most Awesomely Bad Metal Song Performers (Ranked: 1)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 9 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 7 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 63 Votes: 46.03% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 8 Votes: 12.50% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 84 Votes: 60.71% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 8 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 34 Votes: 55.88% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 20 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 51 Votes: 70.59% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 56 Votes: 67.86% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 58 Votes: 74.14% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 91 Votes: 62.64% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 181 Votes: 64.64% Annoying