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.
Style over time
Genres of the artist's albums over the years: the higher the line, the stronger the genre on that album
1970
1971
1972
1974
1975
1976
1978
2002
2006
2012
2014
2019
Similar artists
Artists on air on the same radio stations and in the same genres
Members
198020002020
Thijs van Leerlead vocals, original, piano, synthesizer, flute, keyboardPierre van der Lindendrums (drum set), percussion
Menno Gootjesguitar
Udo Pannekeetbass
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Bobby Jacobsbackground vocals, bass
Bert Ruiterbass, background vocals
Jan Akkermanguitar, original, percussion, lute, bassJan Duméebackground vocals, guitar
Hans Cleuverdrums (drum set), original, percussion, lead vocals
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On the radio
Stations that played Focus in the last 30 days
On air now
- House Of The King-1971
MCBRadio
Netherlands · Rock
- 27×
Coolradio - Classic Rock
Germany · Rock - 18×
Radio Logos MK
Albania · Pop - 15×
Replica Radio Rock
Romania · Hard Rock - 11×
181.FM - Trance Jazz
United States · Rock - 11×
ISKC Old Men's Rock
Netherlands · Pop - 10×
Rock The World - Prog Rock
United Arab Emirates · Jazz - 9×
MRR Manitu Rock Radio
Portugal · Rock - 9×
WIOH 95.9 Wilmington, Ohio
United States · Rock - 9×
StarBox Rock
United Arab Emirates · Hard Rock - 8×
Classic Rock - All The Classics
United Arab Emirates · Rock - 8×
Positively 1970's
United Arab Emirates · Rock - 7×
181.FM - Acid Jazz
United States · Jazz
Discography
1971
1972
1975
1976
1978
2002
2012
2014
2019
2024
