Throughout the years, Marcello played in various bands such as Stetson Cody Group, Norbom Hilke and Noice, before he formed Easy Action in 1983. They released two albums, Easy Action and That Makes One, before Marcello left the band in November 1986 to join Europe, replacing their original guitarist John Norum. Marcello had previously collaborated with Europe vocalist Joey Tempest on the single "Give A Helpin' Hand" for the charity project Swedish Metal Aid. Marcello recorded two albums with Europe, Out of This World and Prisoners in Paradise, before the band decided to go on hiatus in 1992.
In 1993 Marcello and former Easy Action drummer Freddie Von Gerber collaborated in the band Red Fun, and released a self-titled album that featured a melodic metal sound with heavy blues influences. In 1995 Marcello released his first solo album Shine On, which had a west coast influenced sound, similar to The Eagles. In 1999, he made a guest appearance on the In Flames album Colony, contributing the second guitar solo on the song "Coerced Coexistence".
In 2003 he formed the band Kee Marcello's K2 and released the album Melon Demon Divine. When Europe reunited with John Norum later that year, Marcello decided not to be part of the reunion. "I told them I didn't want to participate in a [new] studio album because musically, I want to go in a different kind of direction than the music Europe stands for," he said in an interview, "Then we talked for a while about doing a six-piece tour – it didn't turn out that way because of different reasons."
Easy Action reunited for a gig at the Sweden Rock Festival in 2006 and is currently working on a new studio album. Kee Marcello's K2 are starting their European tour in November 2009, a new album is due for release in February 2010.
On 19 October 2011 Marcello's autobiography, The Rock Star God Forgot, was released in Sweden, with graphic details about Marcello's drug use. An English translation will be released worldwide in 2012. His third solo album, Redux: Europe, was released on 11 November 2011 in Sweden, released worldwide on 13 January 2012. It contains the brand new title track as well as re-recordings of Europe and Easy Action tracks. His fourth solo album, Judas Kiss, was released on 5 April 2013.In 2016, Marcello was signed to Italian label Frontiers Records and released a new solo album - "Scaling Up" - in the fall of 2016. Two tracks from the pre-Prisoners in Paradise demo LeBaron Boys were included on the album. In 2017 Frontiers is announced the signing of Kee of Hearts, a band project built around Tommy Heart, singer of Fair Warning and Kee Marcello. The line-up rounded out by Ken Sandin on bass guitar and Italian drummer Marco Di Salvia (Hardline, Pino Scotto). The guys started working on the album in late 2016 with songwriting and direction of producer Alessandro Del Vecchio, that played keyboards on. The eponymous Kee of Hearts was released on September 15, 2017, anticipated by singles A New Dimension on June 27, The Storm on July 13, Bridge to Heaven on August 17 and Crimson Dawn on September 6.
He is brother of Rob Marcello.
The Final Countdown
Kee Marcello Lyrics
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But still it's farewell
And maybe we'll come back,
To earth, who can tell?
I guess there is no one to blame
We're leaving ground
Will things ever be the same again?
We're heading for Venus and still we stand tall
Cause maybe they've seen us and welcome us all
With so many light years to go and things to be found
I'm sure that we'll all miss her so.
The lyrics of Kee Marcello's song "The Final Countdown" are symbolic and metaphorical. The song is about leaving Earth and embarking on a journey into space, with no guarantee of ever returning. The first verse is a farewell to planet Earth, acknowledging that the journey is both exciting and somber. The reference to coming back to Earth is a possibility, but it is uncertain. The emotions are bittersweet and reflective, with the realization that they may never return to Earth.
The chorus of the song proclaims "it's the final countdown," an announcement that something monumental is about to happen. It is the countdown to the spacecraft's launch, a final journey that will take them to Venus. The lyrics suggest that the journey is a bold one, and that the crew is unafraid of the dangers involved. The line "we're heading for Venus and still we stand tall" symbolizes the crew's strength and bravery.
In the final verse, the lyrics express the emotions of the crew as they leave Earth behind. With "so many light years to go and things to be found," the journey into space is endless and full of possibilities. The lyrics suggest that the crew will always remember Earth, but they are excited about the future and the things they may discover.
Line by Line Meaning
We're leaving together,
Despite our separation, we're departing in consort.
But still it's farewell
Although we're leaving, we bid you adieu.
And maybe we'll come back,
There's a possibility we might return.
To earth, who can tell?
It's unclear whether our destination will be Earth.
I guess there is no one to blame
There isn't anyone at fault for our situation.
We're leaving ground
We're departing from the surface of the planet.
Will things ever be the same again?
Is it possible for circumstances to restore to how they were previously?
It's the final countdown,
The concluding process is here.
We're heading for Venus and still we stand tall
We bravely hold our ground as we voyage towards Venus.
Cause maybe they've seen us and welcome us all
Perhaps the people on Venus have sighted us and will greet us with open arms.
With so many light years to go and things to be found
Due to the vast distance we must travel, there is still much we have yet to discover.
I'm sure that we'll all miss her so.
It is certain that we will feel longing for the place we left behind.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOEY TEMPEST
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@AlineRabeloChannel
I loved this Kee's Europe cover. It's right that nobody can reach the vocals of Joey Tempest, but Kee sang very well! To sing and to play guitar the same time, it's not easy 😂 I play and sing too, so I know how it's can be hard. One more time: Kee rocks!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏
@maxpower9413
Although Kee is an amazing guitar player, im suprised that after all those years in Europe he still dosent know The final countdown lirics
@marthy995
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Yeah i think he is a quite good bluesy singer(but not on tempest level) etc not knowing the lyrics is just total emberesing(he start to take drugs again?)
@primemantenus5636
@@marthy995 Ur right but I think that This is his Version based von the remaserd Version😂😉👍✌
@TheCoutiynho
Kee Marcelo is turning in Ozzy Osbourne look-alike. Especially when he puts his hand on his ear to listen to the audience.
@lindanadirhoesein8082
Carine voice kee marcello
@KeenanNeighbors
Hell yeah!! good job
@lamborghinihuracan1222
Smashing the solo to original.
@roccopalazzo9265
Since you can do better, next time you will.
@richards416
Kee, you are one of the best guitar players ever, but also, one of the worse singers ever. Now i so much feel like listening to Europe performing this to clear my head and ears.