Dutch rock group centered around flutist and vocalist Thijs Van Leer and guitarist Jan Akkerman in their original incarnation (1969-1976). The music is influenced by classical music, as heard in their signature song, the baroque style inspired "Hocus Pocus". The majority of their work is instrumental, like their biggest hit, "Sylvia". In the early 2000s, the band reformed with van Leer as the only member from previous line-ups; however he was soon joined by Pierre Van Der Linden on drums who had been a member in the 1970s. Since reforming, they have toured constantly and released five albums of new material, the latest being 2024's [m3537916].
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2020
Red Bullet
Box, Comp, RM + CD, Album, RE + CD, Album, RE + CD
2020
2018
2017
Red Bullet
Box, Comp + CD, Album, RE, RM + CD, Album, RE, RM
2017
In And Out Of Focus Records
2xCD, Album, Comp
2017
Vivid Sound
CD, Ltd, SHM
2016
Red Bullet, Music On Vinyl
7", RSD, Single, Ltd, Num, Yel
2016
2015
2014
Red Bullet
CDr, Single, Promo
2014
2012
Red Bullet
5xFile, AAC, EP, 256
2012
2011
Red Bullet
2xCD, Comp
2011
Red Bullet
CD, Comp
2011
Not On Label (Focus (2) self-released)
CD, MiniAlbum, Smplr
2009
2009
2006
Red Bullet
CDr, Single, Promo
2006
2005
2005
2004
Classic Rock Productions
CD, Album
2004
2004
2004
2004
2003
2003
2003
2002
2002
2001
Red Bullet
CD, Single
1997
EMI 100
2xCD, Comp
1995
Collectables
7", Single
1993
1989
1984
1983
1983
1981
EMI
12"
1979
1978
1977
Polydor
7", Single
1977
Reflejo, Reflejo
7", Single
1977
1977
1977
1976
Polydor
7", Single
1976
Polydor
7", Single
1976
EMI Holland
7", Single, Promo
1976
BBC Transcription Services
LP, Quad, Transcription
1976
1976
1975
Polydor
7", Single
1975
1975
1975
1975
1975
1974
1974
1973
Imperial (2), Imperial (2)
LP, Comp
1973
Polydor
7"
1973
Polydor
7", Promo
1973
Polydor
7", Single, Promo
1973
BBC Transcription Services
LP, Transcription
1973
Polydor
7", EP, Promo
1973
Polydor
7", Single
1973
Polydor, Polydor
7", EP
1973
1973
1973
1972
Disc'Az
7", Single
1972
Skol
7"
1972
1972
1972
1972
1972
1972
1971
Ariston Records, Ariston Records
7", Jukebox
1971
1971
1970
Philips, Philips
7", Single, Mono
1970
Imperial (2)
7", Single
1970
1970
1970
Underground Records (3)
7"
Classic Rock Productions
2xDVD
2004
1976
2017
2016
iMusician Digital
File, MP3, Album
2009
Not On Label (Gong (7) Self-released)
CD, Album
2006
Hau Ruck! SPQR
CD, Album, Ltd, Dig
2006
Universal
CD, Album, RE + CD, Album, RE + CD, Album, RE + CD
Focus
Focus
Focus
Focus
Focus
Focus
Focus
Focus
Focus
Focus
Focus
Focus
Focus
Focus
Focus
Focus
Focus
Focus
Focus
Focus