Focus are a Dutch progressive rock band formed in Amsterdam in 1969 by keyboardist, vocalist, and flautist Thijs van Leer. The band has undergone numerous formations in its history. Since December 2016, it has comprised van Leer, drummer Pierre van der Linden, guitarist Menno Gootjes, and bassist Udo Pannekeet. Past members include guitarist Jan Akkerman, drummer Hans Cleuver and bassists Martijn Dresden, Bert Ruiter and Bobby Jacobs.
Albums:
1970: Focus plays Focus (buiten Nederland: "In and out of Focus")
1971: Focus II (buiten Nederland: Moving Waves)
1972: Focus 3
1973 At The Rainbow
1974: Hamburger Concerto
1975: Mother Focus
1976: Ship of Memories
1977: Focus Con Proby
1985: Focus (Jan Akkerman & Thijs van Leer)
1996: Live at the BBC
2001: Hocus Pocus - The Best of Focus