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Focus

Focus
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About

Focus is a Dutch progressive rock band founded in Amsterdam in 1969 by keyboardist, flautist and vocalist Thijs van Leer. They broke through internationally with Moving Waves (1971) and the single 'Hocus Pocus', building a reputation on a distinctive blend of rock, jazz and classical music. Van Leer - knighted in 2008 as the first musician ever to receive that honour in the Netherlands - continues to front the band alongside drummer Pierre van der Linden, guitarist Menno Gootjes and bassist Udo Pannekeet.

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What's new

  • 2024-07

    Focus released the studio album Focus 12 on July 5, 2024 via Spirit of Unicorn Music, produced by band members Udo Pannekeet and Menno Gootjes.

  • 2024-07

    The band toured the US and Canada in the summer of 2024 as part of Asia's Heat of the Moment Tour, together with Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash and Curved Air.

  • 2025-2026

    Focus is active on European stages in the 2025/26 season, with concerts in Vlaardingen, Hengelo and Amstelveen, among others.

  • 2026-12

    A concert at the Patronaat in Haarlem is scheduled for December 2026.

Tour

VlaardingenHengeloAmstelveenHaarlemZoetermeerLeedsSouthampton

Tracks

Hocus PocusBiggest hit of the band, from the album Moving Waves (1971)
SylviaInstrumental classic, known worldwide
House of the KingFlute-driven instrumental, one of the earliest hits
Moving WavesTitle track of the breakthrough album from 1971
Focus 12Most recent studio album, released on 5 July 2024

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Where they play · 5

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