Focus
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The NetherlandsThe Netherlands

1969

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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

Thijs van LeerThijs van Leerlead vocals, original, synthesizer, piano, flute, keyboard
Pierre van der Lindenpercussion, drums (drum set)
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Bobby Jacobsbackground vocals, bass
Bert Ruiterbass, background vocals
Jan AkkermanJan Akkermanbass, original, lute, percussion, guitar
Jan Duméebackground vocals, guitar
Hans Cleuveroriginal, percussion, lead vocals, drums (drum set)
Colin Allendrums (drum set), percussion
Steve SmithSteve Smithdrums (drum set)
Martin Dresdenbackground vocals, bass, original
Bert Smaakdrums (drum set)
David Kemperdrums (drum set)
P.J. Probylead vocals
Cyril Havermansbackground vocals, bass

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