Focus is a Dutch progressive rock band founded by classically trained organist/flautist Thijs van Leer in 1969, along with guitarist Jan Akkerman.
They are one of the most well-known and influential rock bands from the Netherlands. They successfully fuse inspired jazz, rock, and blues improvisation, classical musical structures, and accessible pop melodies into a powerful and instantly recognizable sound.
Members
198020002020
Thijs van Leerlead vocals, original, flute, synthesizer, keyboard, pianoPierre van der Lindenpercussion, drums (drum set)
Menno Gootjesguitar
Udo Pannekeetbass
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Bobby Jacobsbackground vocals, bass
Bert Ruiterbackground vocals, bass
Jan Akkermanlute, original, bass, guitar, percussionJan Duméebackground vocals, guitar
Hans Cleuverdrums (drum set), original, percussion, lead vocals
Niels van der Steenhovenguitar
Colin Allendrums (drum set), percussion
Philip Catherineguitar
Steve Smithdrums (drum set)Martin Dresdenbackground vocals, bass, original
Eef Albersguitar
Bert Smaakdrums (drum set)
David Kemperdrums (drum set)
P.J. Probylead vocals
Cyril Havermansbackground vocals, bass
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Discography
1971
1972
1975
1976
1978
2002
2012
2014
2019
2024
