Latest about Focus
Simple ideas and happy accidents took a Dutch band to the pinnacle of prog. And yodelling.
Master craftsmen’s 1971 release was a unique fusion of ingenuity, passion and febrile chemistry – plus some tension – and they never looked back
"I play these songs because my soul and heart are in there..." Former Focus guitarist Jan Akkerman will release a new live album in December
Jan Akkerman also announces live dates for the Netherlands in December and Norway in June
Focus guitarist Menno Gootjes on his prog life: Frank Zappa, Opeth, Genesis… Kiss
He discovered Canterbury bands in his teens before moving on to Frank Zappa, Opeth, Genesis, obscure Dutch trio Three Dwarves Make War – oh, and Kiss
Cracking prog, Gromit! Aardman movies were made to soundtrack of Jeff Wayne, Focus, Goldfrapp
“We had a clunky old vinyl player and people would bring in odd records…” Minds open to limitless music helped build a legacy leading up to Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
The heavenly harmony of the spheres: A beginner's guide to the Mellotron in six essential songs
The official sound of prog, made in Birmingham
Thijs van Leer reveals his only real regret as Focus roll on in their 55th year
He recalls breaking out of the Netherlands, his relationship with former guitarist Jan Akkerman, and the one album he’d like to remake
Pink Floyd legend David Gilmour is on the cover of the new issue of Prog, on sale now!
Plus Focus, Gryphon, Tim Bowness, Leprous, Yes, Saucerful Of Secrets, Jadis, ELO, Caligula's Horse, Azure and loads more...
