Jan Akkerman | |
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 Jan Akkerman in Russia, 2005 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 24 December 1946 Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Genres | Progressive rock, rock, blues, jazz fusion |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Composer, Producer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, lute, Bass, Keyboards, Drums |
| Years active | 1958–present |
| Labels | Atlantic, EMIdisc, Sire, Atco |
| Formerly of | Johnny and his Cellar Rockers, ZZ & the Maskers, The Hunters, Brainbox, Focus |
| Website | www |
Jan Akkerman (born 24 December 1946) is a Dutch guitarist.[1] He first found international commercial success with the band Focus, which he co-founded with Thijs van Leer. After leaving Focus, he continued as a solo musician, adding jazz fusion influences.
- ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. pp. 26/7. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.