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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 & His...

Tim Akkerman is a singer-songwriter, who became famous in the Dutch rockband Di-rect. After the tour with their version of the rockopera Tommy by The Who, he decided to go for a solo-career. His first performance was the 23rd of August, 2011 at amusement park The Efteling in The Netherlands. His first album, Anno was released in november 2011. .