The two protagonists of Focus were singer / pianist / flautist Thijs van Leer and guitarist Jan Akkerman. Unhindered by modesty, the group plays a flamboyant mix of rock and classical music, which puts the group in the top segment of the international prog. Sylvia scored the group a big hit in England in 1973, and a remake of Wizardry even reach the US top ten. Clashing egos ensure that group falls
… apart and its members continue to work on successful solo careers. In 1985 Akkerman and Van Leer bury the hatchet in order to record one album, which unfortunately is poorly received.more
