I remember watching him on American TV with Focus back in the 70s. He's only gotten better. One of my biggest guitar heroes ever, up there with Frank Marino, John McLaughlin and Al Di Meola. One of the greatest.
Jan is an incredible talent and allways was. This might not be his best performance but hey, his feeling for music and his timeless was allways inspirational for me.
Will always be a Jan Akkerman Fan Jan plays with a feeling and how he feels on the night people who say bad things about Jan have no true concept of what a true Artist is if you get my gist.
Jazz festival in Düsseldorf/Germany in 2006 during his performance his D-string string broke. (!)...........but he continued playing, and suddenly the key-border took over the main part, Jan changed his Les Paul on a Fender Strato, and many in the audience did not noticed.what realy happended.........he is a professional......
I have always heard that Jan was a great guitarist. Admittedly I think Hocus Pocus is one of the worst songs ever recorded. But, about two months ago I looked into Jan beyond that and found that he is truly phenomenal. Fantastic tone.
Over de jaren heeft Jan heel wat geexperimenteerd met amps en effectpedalen. Soms heel goed en soms niet. Die Laneys zijn dus buitengewoon kut! Desalniettemin, ik blijf een fan.
Once the best guitar player. Still nice to see him play but to many mistakes and technical problems. Jan I am a big fan of you but dont you think its time to retire.?
While Jan has life and health never to retire... Jan continues to be one of my favorite guitarists, I think Jan and at this age could play sitting, it made the more complex parts easier, just an opinion ..
OHA: again a string broke......well that seems a systematically failure with Jan, that is NOT professional, is it? He can do much better, why not a second guitar as a replacement???!! Come on Jan what the hell are you doing, dat kan wel eff beter joh!!! Ik ken je live acts sinds 1968, toen had je nooit deze problemen....
A bad night to be recording Jan. Awful sound and an unreliable guitar that ruined your gig. Burn that guitar it is crap. You are a great guitarist but the Gods were againt you on this show. Bring a spare guitar no excuses mate.
penp26 I agree. This is one of the worse performances I've ever heard from Akerman. It's embarrassing. And before all the smart assess pile on. I'm a big fan of this man and have been so since he started playing guitar. This just is a bad performance and that's the truth.
De beste gitarist en muzikanten die altijd zichzelf is gebleven !! Heb diep respect voor sympathieke held😂
Awesome, my guitar hero and his great band. This makes my blood run faster ❤👌❤👌
I remember watching him on American TV with Focus back in the 70s. He's only gotten better. One of my biggest guitar heroes ever, up there with Frank Marino, John McLaughlin and Al Di Meola. One of the greatest.
Jan Akkerman is a guitar legend !
When possible one man is no. 1 then he is. Doubtless.
Can’t stop listening Jan since 1981 , the DJ of our club introduced him to us , thanks to both 🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿
Jan will always be the lead guitarist of Focus. There is no substitute.
Jan is an incredible talent and allways was. This might not be his best performance but hey, his feeling for music and his timeless was allways inspirational for me.
Will always be a Jan Akkerman Fan Jan plays with a feeling and how he feels on the night people who say bad things about Jan have no true concept of what a true Artist is if you get my gist.
Just like your response to my comment is "just your opinion"! Touche'
Very tasteful playing with a feel pleasure to listen to!!!
One of my fav guitar players🎸👍❤
Jazz festival in Düsseldorf/Germany in 2006 during his performance his D-string string broke. (!)...........but he continued playing, and suddenly the key-border took over the main part, Jan changed his Les Paul on a Fender Strato, and many in the audience did not noticed.what realy happended.........he is a professional......
jos der jan ist der held
Please people, don’t judge what you don’t understand. Jan is just improvising.
I understand improvisation very well, my good man, and I have heard it done a lot better than this boring toss.
Lost his D string at 33.40. Very, very unusual string to break whilst playing. Carried on regardless. TOP MAN.
That also, he can play fab with 3 snares I presume.
Not any problem losing that snare. Did that encourage him ? Top !
Fantástico, maravilhosa apresentação!
It's great! Thanks a Lot!! From BRAZIL!!!
Akkerman. The most versitile guitarplayer on this planet, ever.
Bossa blues!!!Great,with chord or without.Whole gang is cool!!!
Best band ever!
nein das war focus peter
@@jimihendrix3144 ach so... :D
Fully agreed 👌
Musicazo
He rocks with a broken string!!!!
Someone tell me the details of that guitar…
What huge Les Paul is that ? Great job Jan…
even on a bad night J.A puts most so called "virtuoso" guitarists to shame
Hoempa hoempa muziek!!! Sjeee...
ich möchte einmal im leben mit jan spielen
I have always heard that Jan was a great guitarist. Admittedly I think Hocus Pocus is one of the worst songs ever recorded. But, about two months ago I looked into Jan beyond that and found that he is truly phenomenal. Fantastic tone.
Ed China on Bass.
Mike Brewer on my nerves.
Interesting to hear the Joe Walsh influence coming out in the opening sequence.
andykentbristol I think Joe get some from Jan ;)
😳
5:51 Nigel Tufnel, ladies and gentlemen.
Those Turing Lights are so uncool
Jee Jan.. wat dacht je het publiek is wel in voor iets heavy's... kan me geen enkel moment bekoren..
Over de jaren heeft Jan heel wat geexperimenteerd met amps en effectpedalen. Soms heel goed en soms niet. Die Laneys zijn dus buitengewoon kut! Desalniettemin, ik blijf een fan.
Niets mis met Laney versterkers.
33:40 broke a string.
Ha, Ha, Hij breekt zn D-snaar in de 34e min. Doen we ut toch zonder!
Weliswaar zo vals als z'n schoonmoeder maar ach.....
@@narvul Wou dat ik zo vals kon spelen...!
@@peterdevalk7929 Iedere gitarist speelt door met een gebroken snaar. Alleen als je een floating trem systeem hebt, lukt dat niet vanwege de stemming.
That drummer is not having a good night on stage. Jan sounds like he would rather be home reading a book.
If I were that keyboard player I would not sit sideways to the audience if you get my gist....
But many do!
sigue sin aprenderla...increible tanto pifie continuo...y el bombo del baterista: penoso.
Once the best guitar player. Still nice to see him play but to many mistakes and technical problems. Jan I am a big fan of you but dont you think its time to retire.?
kees acheampong He could have five strokes and go blind, and still play circles around your ass. Time for you to retire from talking shit.
While Jan has life and health never to retire... Jan continues to be one of my favorite guitarists, I think Jan and at this age could play sitting, it made the more complex parts easier, just an opinion ..
Imbecile
kees acheampong please see a doctor and get some medicin ...
Thats a real insulting to the best band ever and guitarist, damn you...
Mono?!
Jan blows May Clapton etc away
OHA: again a string broke......well that seems a systematically failure with Jan, that is NOT professional, is it? He can do much better, why not a second guitar as a replacement???!! Come on Jan what the hell are you doing, dat kan wel eff beter joh!!! Ik ken je live acts sinds 1968, toen had je nooit deze problemen....
A bad night to be recording Jan. Awful sound and an unreliable guitar that ruined your gig. Burn that guitar it is crap. You are a great guitarist but the Gods were againt you on this show. Bring a spare guitar no excuses mate.
Playing on two stacks and bringing only one guitar isn't very smart but he doesn't give a shit.
Each and every song sounds about the same. Boring!
The demise of once a great guitar player. Terrible... And who is this drummer trying to practise on stage?!
You must be the best one, for sure...
"I'm just a jealous guy..." ah ah
Imbecile
penp26 I agree. This is one of the worse performances I've ever heard from Akerman. It's embarrassing. And before all the smart assess pile on. I'm a big fan of this man and have been so since he started playing guitar. This just is a bad performance and that's the truth.
No Mr King, That's not the truth, that's just your opinion.
Overrated
Imbecile
What are you smoking Jan is a master of guitar
Herman Helmich also go see a doctor
Yes you are