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Thijs Van Leer

fl, *1948
Singer / Musician / Composer of Rock
A.k.a. Thijs van Leer

Thijs van Leer (pronounced: /tɛis vɑn lɪ:r/; born 31 March 1948) is a Dutch musician, singer and composer, best known for heading the Dutch progressive rock band, Focus, as primary vocalist, Hammond organ player, and flautist. He also yodels and whistles. In his later years, van Leer went on to release many solo albums which were also classical music and jazz-based.

     
Instruments
  • Flute
  • Organ
  • Vocals
  • Piano
  • Keyboards
Genres
  • Rock
  • Classical
  • Pop
  • Jazz
Plays With
Combo Thijs Van Leer
Focus
Focus And Friends
Pedal Point
Thijs Van Leer & Family
Thomas Blug Band
Trio Thijs Van Leer
Amsterdam Symphony Orchestra
Berkland
Will And The Power
Cubrabop 5
Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Live At Trading BoundariesThijs Van Leer2015Album
The Home ConcertThijs Van Leer2013Album
The Best OfThijs Van Leer2004Compil.
Meesters Van De SfeermuziekThijs Van Leer2000Compil.
Voor Alle Heil´genThijs Van Leer2000Album
The Glorious AlbumThijs Van Leer & Amsterdam Symphony Orchestra, Jan Mulder, Letty De Jong1999Album
Louis Van Dijk & Friends CollageLouis van Dijk, Dick Bakker, Rogier Van Otterloo, Thijs Van Leer, Rita Reys1999Compil.
Bach For A New AgeThijs Van Leer1999Album
Hommage Aan Rogier Van OtterlooPim Jacobs / Thijs Van Leer / Louis van Dijk / Ruud Jacobs1998Album
Musical MelodyThijs Van Leer1994Album
Wachet AufThijs Van Leer1993Single
Het Beste VanThijs Van Leer1993Compil.
Theme From The Deer Hunter (Cavatina)Thijs Van Leer1992Single
Introspection 92Thijs Van Leer1992Album
IntrospectionThijs Van Leer1991Compil.
Introspection - The CollectionThijs Van Leer1989Compil.
PavaneThijs Van Leer1989Single
ParisThijs Van Leer1988Single
I Hate Myself (For Loving You)Thijs Van Leer Featuring Michael Gillespie1988Single
BoleroThijs Van Leer1988Compil.
I Hate Myself (For Loving You)Thijs Van Leer1987Album
RenaissanceThijs Van Leer1986Album
Beethoven's Revenge Part 1Jan Akkerman & Thijs Van Leer1985Single
The Greenhouse I P Dinner 10th February 1982Thijs Van Leer / Louis van Dijk / Rogier Van Otterloo1982Album
ReflectionsThijs Van Leer1981Album
I'm Not In LoveThijs Van Leer1981Single
Geluckig Is Het Land (Geliefde Vaderlandsche Melodieën)Thijs Van Leer & Rogier Van Otterloo1980Album
Christmas Noel Weihnacht KerstmisElly Ameling / Thijs Van Leer1980Album
In De Grote Kerk Te MonnickendamThijs Van Leer en Elly Ameling1979Album
Nice To Have Met YouThijs Van Leer1978Album
Hocus PocusThijs Van Leer1978Single
MoodsRogier Van Otterloo Featuring Thijs Van Leer - Louis van Dijk - Toots Thielemans1976Album
Musica Per La Notte Di NataleThijs Van Leer, Rogier Van Otterloo1976Album
Eddy / Street RondoThijs Van Leer En Roselie van Leer1975Single
O My LoveThijs Van Leer1975Album
IntrospectionThijs Van Leer1972Album
Rondo / SicilianaThijs Van Leer1972Single
Zolang De Wereld Nog Draait = Les Bicyclettes De BelsizeThijs Van Leer1968Single
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To all the music fans that are contributing on Discogs, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia. Thanks to Franz Flückiger for providing Storygram used to visualize band membership.
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