Focus is a Dutch rock band which was founded by classically trained organist/flautist Thijs van Leer in 1969, and is most famous for the instrumental pieces "Hocus Pocus" and "Sylvia". The band broke-up in 1978, but reformed in 2002 and has been recording and touring since. They have found also renewed fame due to the use of "Hocus Pocus" by guitarist Gary Hoey on his 1993 album Animal Instinct, and as the theme for the Nike 2010 World Cup commercial, Write The Future.
Thijs van Leer - organ, flute, vocals (1969-1978, 1981, 1985, 1990, 1993-1995, 1997-1998, 2001-present)
Pierre van der Linden - drums (1971-1973, 1975, 1990, 2004-present)
Menno Gootjes - guitar (1997-1998, 2010-present)
Udo Pannekeet - bass (2016-present)
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