Focus in the 1970s: The Music of Jan Akkerman and Thijs Van Leer (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781789520798)

"For a few short years in the 1970s, the unique music of Focus entertained the world. Build around the prodigious instrumental talents of Dutch masters Jan Akkerman (guitar) and Thijs Van Leer (keyboards and flute), the band produced three classic hit albums in quick succession, and scored two worldwide hits with 'Sylvia' and 'Hocus Pocus'. he latter piece is as ubiquitous as tunes from the 70s get, distinctive for Akkerman's famous riff and Van Leer's once-heard-never forgotten yodeling. Musical and personal tensions between the two lead to a split in 1976, the band limping on until 1978. However, the 1970s also saw seven solo albums each from these two hugely talented musicians, with Akkerman moving into jazzier territory while Van Leer had huge success with his Introspection series of light, classical flute-based albums."--

Author: Stephen Lambe
ISBN-10: 1789520797
ISBN-13: 9781789520798
Publisher: Sonicbond Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/15/2021
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.80w x 0.60d