In 1987, the Swedish rock band Europe had their first big hit with ”The Final Countdown.” Written by Joey Tempest, the synth-heavy song from the group’s debut album of the same name hit No. 8 on the ...

In the late 1970s and 1980, the synthesizer had become the instrument of choice for many a pop, rock, and new wave act. That was the case for the following three musicians, each of whom scored a big ...