For over fifty years, Jan Akkerman (b. 1946) has been one of Holland’s most respected guitarists. In addition to his leading role in the globally acclaimed bands like The Hunters, Brainbox, Focus and ...

Guitarist Jan Akkerman recalls the creation of a truly bizarre ’70s rock classic – Hocus Pocus by Focus!

Hocus Pocus by Dutch progressive rock group Focus was a top 10 hit in the US and a top 20 hit in the UK. And as the band's former guitarist Jan Akkerman says, it was the product of a whole host of ...

Is there a more exciting electric guitarist on the planet than Jan Akkerman? For most of those packing out Café de Noot the answer is no. When Akkerman is on form there are few electric six-stringers ...

Former Focus guitarist Jan Akkerman has announced two UK dates at the East Sussex venue Trading Boundaries when he will appear on June 22 and 23. The shows, part of Akkermnan's My Focus tour, will be ...

Look in the music collection of any jazzbo or halfway less than half-assed music lover, and you’ll find a copy of Miles Davis‘ Kind of Blue. For many reasons, the Black Knight of Brass’ landmark is ...