Jan Akkerman

JAN AKKERMAN
 
 
Jan Akkerman  (born 24 December 1946) is a Dutch guitarist.  He first found international commercial success with the band Focus, which he co-founded with Thijs van Leer.  After leaving Focus, Akkerman continued as a solo artist, adding jazz fusion influences.  He has also introduced baroque music into his repertoire.  (More from Wikipedia)
 
 

After the Klubs broke up, John Reid joined another local band called Strife in about 1972 that released two albums in the mid-1970’s.  Fittingly, Strife was on stage for the final show at the Cavern Club when it was closed in March 1973 (though another source says that Jan Akkerman, formerly of the Dutch band Focus was the final performer there in May 1973). 

 

(July 2013)

 

Last edited: April 3, 2021