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Origin: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Active since: 1969

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About Focus

Focus is a progressive rock, symphonic prog and jazz fusion artist from Amsterdam, Netherlands, active since 1969. ArtisFind has detected 1 play of Focus on 0 radio station. The song heard most often on air is “Hocus Pocus”.

Focus is a Dutch progressive rock band formed in Amsterdam in 1969 by keyboardist, vocalist, and flautist Thijs van Leer, drummer Hans Cleuver, bassist Martijn Dresden, and guitarist Jan Akkerman. The band has undergone numerous formations in its history; since December 2016, it has comprised Van Leer, drummer Pierre van der Linden, guitarist Menno Gootjes, and bassist Udo Pannekeet. They have sold one million RIAA-certified albums in the United States.

After the addition of Akkerman to Van Leer's rock trio in late 1969, the band named themselves Focus and initially worked for a Dutch production of the rock musical Hair. Their debut album, Focus Plays Focus (1970), gained little attention but the follow-up, Moving Waves (1971), and its lead single "Hocus Pocus", earned the band international recognition. Their success continued with Focus 3 (1972) and Hamburger Concerto (1974), the former containing their second hit single, "Sylvia". After recording two albums with various musicians, including guitarist Phillip Catherine, singer P. J. Proby, and drummers Colin Allen, David Kemper, and Steve Smith, Focus dissolved in 1978. They briefly reunited in 1990 and 1997.

In 2002, Van Leer reformed Focus with a new line-up that saw Van der Linden rejoining the group in 2004. The albums Focus 8 (2002), Focus 9 / New Skin (2006), and Focus X (2012) were well received, and Focus continue to perform worldwide. Their most recent album is Focus 12 (2024). Focus remain one of the most…

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The songs heard most often on air are “Hocus Pocus”.

Where is Focus from?

Focus is from Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Discography

Focus 12
Focus 12
2024
Focus 11
Focus 11
2019
Focus 8.5 / Beyond the Horizon
Focus 8.5 / Beyond the Horizon
2016
Golden Oldies
Golden Oldies
2014
Focus X
Focus X
2012
Focus 9 / New Skin
Focus 9 / New Skin
2006
Focus 8
Focus 8
2002
Focus con Proby
Focus con Proby
1978
Ship of Memories
Ship of Memories
1976
Mother Focus
Mother Focus
1975
Hamburger Concerto
Hamburger Concerto
1974
Focus 3
Focus 3
1972

Members

Hans Cleuver
drums (drum set), lead vocals, original, percussion
1969–1970
Martin Dresden
background vocals, bass, original
1969–1970
Jan Akkerman
bass, guitar, lute, original, percussion
1969–1975
Thijs van Leer
flute, keyboard, lead vocals, original, piano, synthesizer
1969–1978
Cyril Havermans
background vocals, bass
1971–1971
Pierre van der Linden
drums (drum set), percussion
1971–1973
Bert Ruiter
background vocals, bass
1971–1978
Colin Allen
drums (drum set), percussion
1973–1975
David Kemper
drums (drum set)
1975–1976
Pierre van der Linden
percussion
1975–1976
Pierre van der Linden
drums (drum set)
1975–1976
Philip Catherine
guitar
1976–1977
Eef Albers
guitar
1977–1978
P.J. Proby
lead vocals
1977–1978
Steve Smith
drums (drum set)
1977–1978
Jan Akkerman
bass, original
1985–1985
Jan Akkerman
lute, original
1985–1985
Jan Akkerman
original, percussion
1985–1985
Jan Akkerman
guitar, original
1985–1985
Thijs van Leer
lead vocals, original
1985–1985
Thijs van Leer
flute, original
1985–1985
Thijs van Leer
original, synthesizer
1985–1985
Thijs van Leer
original, piano
1985–1985
Thijs van Leer
keyboard, original
1985–1985
Jan Akkerman
bass, original
1990–1990
Jan Akkerman
lute, original
1990–1990
Jan Akkerman
original, percussion
1990–1990
Jan Akkerman
guitar, original
1990–1990
Thijs van Leer
lead vocals, original
1990–1990
Thijs van Leer
flute, original
1990–1990

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