Band, *1969 NL, Amsterdam
Rock
Focus are a Dutch progressive rock band formed in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in 1969 by Thijs van Leer. The band have undergone numerous formations in its history. Since 2011 it has comprised van Leer on vocals, keyboards, and flute, Pierre van der Linden on drums, Bobby Jacobs on bass, and Menno Gootjes on guitar.In 2010, "Hocus Pocus" was used as the theme for Nike's 2010 World Cup commercial Write The Future which renewed interest in the band.
Jan Akkerman g *1958 NL | |
Philip Catherine g, acg *1942 BE | |
Bert Ruiter b, eb *1946 NL | |
Steve Smith dr *1954 US | |
David Kemper dr *1947 US | |
Eef Albers g *1951 NL | |
Pierre Van Der Linden dr *1946 NL | |
Thijs Van Leer fl *1948 | |
Colin Allen dr, perc *1938 GB | |
Cyril Havermans voc, b NL | |
Hans Cleuver dr, perc *1947 NL | |
Martijn Dresden b, eb | |
Menno Gootjes g NL | |
Bobby Jacobs b | |
Udo Pannekeet b | |
Jan Dumée g, voc *1965 NL | |
Niels Van Der Steenhoven g |