Looking at the music of Dutch rock band Focus, started in the late sixties by Thijs van Leer (b /31/03/48) with Jan Akkerman (b 24/12/46). Van Leer still performs and records under the name today (official site here). Akkerman's site here.

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Liner Notes 4 Brainbox


These liner notes appear on the self-titled Brainbox album, issued in 1969

Without any exaggeration Brainbox may be called the sensation of 1969! The extremely carefully chosen combination of the group is responsible for that. This all links up with the prevailing tendency to combine the talents, which are spread over certain pop-groups, to one strong formation.
The group has only been formed some months ago, but in those months it clearly appeared, that Brainbox can create music on a level, which is higher than most groups ever reach.
This long-play recording will add inexpressible strength to the above mentioned. The versatility of titles, the original interpretation and the exceedingly progressive attitude of each individual member makes this record an awe-inspiring document in the pop-culture today.
At the moment these words were being written, their single "Down man" is busy "knuckling down" the United States of America. The leading trade-journals Billboard and Cash Box unanimously are of the opinion, that this combination belongs to the best of today's pop-scene.
Let us hope, that this recommendation will result in the international acceptance for the most international sound of BRAINBOX!

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