Jan Akkerman - Am I losing you - live

Jan Akkerman and band live!
Guitar: Jan Akkerman
Bass: Wilbrand Meischke
Drum: Ton Dijkman
Keyboard: Jeroen Rietbergen


Jan Akkerman (born 24 December 1946, Amsterdam, Netherlands) is a Dutch guitarist. jan Akkerman is a distinctive guitarist, constantly experimenting with new equipment and guitars.
Jan Akkerman was born in the 'Jordaan' area of Amsterdam as the son of a scrap iron trader. At age five he took guitar lessons and his first single was released when he was fourteen years old. He was a member of Johnny and The Cellar Rockers, The Hunters and Brainbox, and joined the Thijs van Leer Trio in late 1969. They continued under the name Focus and scored a few worldwide hits in the seventies. In 1973 Jan Akkerman was chosen 'Best Guitarist in The World' by the readers of the UK magazine, Melody Maker. His standing was such that he teamed up with manufacturer Framus to produce one of the first 'signature' guitar models.

In 1976 Jan Akkerman left Focus and continued his solo career, and collaborations with other musicians.

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[hardgreenhorn]

this makes me think of sweet ballad by somehow........

he is just GREAT!!

thanks so much dear gusthebroken2!

[tallboyrelaxed]

@hardgreenhorn: gusthebroken2??

[berend1959]

Heel mooi gespeeld, maar met jan zijn er nog veel grote gitaristen op onze aardbol, met de zelfde liefde voor het gitaar spelen. uiteindelijk zijn er geen goede of slechte het gaat allemaal om wederzijds respect.

[taildragger53]

It always amazes me how people on youtube rate guitar players like Clapton, Gilmour, Page etc (all good players but so predictably basic) above someone like this. I've been a fan of Akkerman since 1968. It's hard to find such an all round, versatile & well educated player. One of the few electric guitarists that even Andres Segovia would 've taken notice of.

[gnoom50]

fantastic!!!!!

[taildragger53]

When they call this guy the "Complete Guitarist" they are not joking.

Very few have played everything, from 12 century Medieval Lute to Rock to Jazz with equal dexterity. If Django Reinhardt was still around i know he would admire Jan Akkerman.

The main thing with Jan..he KNOWS when to slow down, uses space, doesn't clutter, makes every note count.

He COULD do because he'd melt most guitar shredders in secs.

[bpeacock1000]

Gutarist extrodinare!

[XxXfoolguyXxX]

can some one send me the tabs please :) ?

[kringloopgestel]

jan heeft wel vaak een tictac oid nodig om in de maat te blijven

[fngrstyle]

I would love to play over this kind of backing tracks, does anyone know where i can find these? I love this music and jan is one of a kind!

[kcvidsonline]

@gusthebroken2

I think Prima Donna tops it... Search for it.. :-).

[MelodicTwilight]

Gus, Thanks for sharing the vid. Some nice guitar work.