There have been stoppages and reunions across that time, and founder member Thijs Van Leer now leads a quartet including long-term drummer Pierre van der Linden, guitarist Menno Gootjes (a ...

and Pierre van der Linden (drums). On this album the bassist goes for the gusto, supported by an extensive lineup, where jazz rock, fusion and modern jazz concepts co-align, most noticeably on the ...

and Pierre van der Linden (drums). On this album the bassist goes for the gusto, supported by an extensive lineup, where jazz rock, fusion and modern jazz concepts co-align, most noticeably on the ...

POPULAR rock band Focus are set to perform in Carlisle later this year. Featuring Thijs Van Leer, Pierre Van Der Linden, Menno Gootjes and Udo Pannekeet and initially formed in 1969, the Dutch ...

who is one of two original members still in the band (the other being drummer Pierre van der Linden), Focus have remained the foremost exponents of thoughtful yet unpretentious Prog Rock.

Singer Lou Christie is 82. Rock guitarist Paul Dean (Loverboy) is 79. Drummer Pierre Van der Linden (Focus) is 79. Guitarist Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath is 77. Musician Mark Andes (Canned Heat, Heart) ...