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Jan Akkerman

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Born
24 December 1946 (age 77)
Born In
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
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. He was a member of instrumental guitar combo Johnny &… read more
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 b… read more
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. Akk… read more

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1 Play track North Sea Jazz Legendary Concerts You do something to me
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2 Play track Jan Akkerman Streetwalker
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3 Play track Focus In Time Am I Losing You
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4 Play track Jan Akkerman Angel Watch
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5 Play track 3 She's so divine
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6 Play track Jan Akkerman Skydancer
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7 Play track North Sea Jazz Legendary Concerts Puccini's Cafe (feat. Thijs Van Leer)
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8 Play track Tabernakel House of the King
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9 Play track Jan Akkerman Crackers
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10 Play track North Sea Jazz Legendary Concerts Streetwalker (feat. Benjamin Herman)
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  1. 6,759 listeners

    1 Jan 1973 · 10 tracks

    Tabernakel
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  2. 5,254 listeners

    4 Jul 2013 · 8 tracks

    North Sea Jazz Legendary Concerts
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  3. 3,251 listeners

    1977 · 7 tracks

    Jan Akkerman
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    1 Jan 1986 · 6 tracks

    The Complete Guitarist
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