Jan Akkerman

About

Jan Akkerman (born Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 24 December 1946) is a Dutch guitar virtuoso. In 1973 Akkerman was voted 'Best Guitarist in the World' by the readers of the British music magazine, Melody Maker. Akkerman is best known for his work with Amsterdam-based symphonic rock band Focus, with organ/flute player, Thijs van Leer, as its frontman. Akkerman was born in the heart of Amsterdam, the son of a scrap iron trader. At age five he took guitar lessons and at the age of fourteen his first single was released.

Top Tracks

1. 1

   Streetwalker

   4140 plays
2. 2

   Puccini's Cafe (feat. Thijs Van Leer)

   4004 plays
3. 3

   House of the King

   2574 plays
4. 4

   You do something to me

   2170 plays
5. 5

   Hocus Pocus

   1550 plays
6. 6

   Crackers

   1529 plays
7. 7

   Am I Losing You

   1501 plays
8. 8

   Britannia By John Dowland

   1398 plays
9. 9

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