Jan Akkerman - Live 1980 - in Germany

WOW ! Just found this by chance. Ever since the days of Focus Jan has been in my top 5. Phenomenal musician.

It's crazy how this guy could've out-played just about any guitarist who is held in high regard here in the US but we've never heard of him...he probably didn't fit into any specific genre and therefore was impossible to market in the states...great video - I've been playing guitar for 30 years and his musicianship makes me feel like a beginner... I guess it helps to be born a virtuoso 🔥

One of the best guitarists ever.!!!

Jan Akkerman introduced me to the music of John Dowland and from there lute music as a whole.

Those classic Jam chords ⚡️⚡️⚡️

Very good guitar, thanks )

Lindo demais!!!

The dutch Allan Holdsworth.

Who are the two fuckin' dislikers????

Outstanding!

Perhaps one , if not the greatest guitar players ever

Incredibly skilled guitarist! I have several records with Focus, where he plays with Thijs van Leer. They are an incredible band with a completely unique playing style!

Love his style since 1971 - Focus / Hocus Pocus

Reminds me of the wise words of Ravi Shankar during the concert for Bangladesh "Thank you, if you appreciate the tuning so much, I hope you will enjoy the playing more."

superb jan

Jan Akkerman:
Harmonies = TOP !
Solos = Hä ???

💗UJan❤

Vet dit! Heer en meester op gitaar. Ik hoor zelfs even n Pat Metheny stukje lol.

Danke, dass war sehr kühl ;)

Hermosos y hermosas hermanos y hermanas de esta tierra tan distante y distinta

I saw him in the Milkyway in Amsterdam same time. He was with a German (not sure) piano player. Never forget that concert.

danke schön

An informal UK - USA music industry coalition (the media moguls etc.) takes utmost care to - subtly - suppress the greatest musicians originating from other countries. This policy is tailored as to keep many such people "under the radar" so they don't "endanger" big stars of the native English speaking population. Few decades ago, when J. McLaughlin visited former Yugoslavia (he had a good friend living there) he was asked to listen to some local musicians and he was amazed. But, being suggested to support them by helping in organizing their tour(s) through West he just smiled and shook his head and explained how neatly and in a long term (for many years ahead) the venues and media activities are scheduled and the production of the vinyls and CDs is planned ...

Danke für den Upload ! Für mich als jahrzehntelanger Akkerman - Fan ein absoluter Leckerbissen, den ich mir sicher noch einige Male anhören werde. Und was die Qualität anbelangt: Die ist durchaus ordentlich, der Klang ist nicht schlecht. Schade, das der Teil mit Joachim Kühn nicht drauf ist.

Spitzenklasse, da steh ich drauf!😃

Dutch legend!!

Gracias por compartir esta maravilla.

tthe thecnique of the right hand is very complicated, plays in the air

Absolutely gorgeous, even by Jan's standards.

I can highly recommend the album "ELI" witch Jan is quoting a lot here in this video. Probably one of the best kept secrets full amazing songs

Another planet, i came looking for Lute and found this!

One of the best records of his monstrous skills!

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE ❤️ LOVE ❤️ LOVE ❤️ LOVE UNCLE~MR.JAN AKKERMAN.. HE IS ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITE GUITARIST.. I AM 57 YEAR'S OF AGE.. I STILL FIND HIM FASCINATING..
THANK YOU FOR UPLOADING THIS VIDEO..

Wow ,this makes me proud as Dutch .

Loved me a mess around with the harmoniser, back in the day, mind... this is jedi level 'messin' though...❤😎

Strangest version of Stairway I ever heard 😊

KOOL Man

Thanks a million for this, Jan's been my favourite guitarist since 1972 when Focus turned my brain sideways on BBC'S Old Grey Whistle Test. Still great today!👍

Blows guys like Clapton May etc away another class 🇬🇧🎼

He reminds me of Pat Metheney, which is an extreme compliment, I assure you.

Loved him since FOCUS III

Wowowow!

Twenty f…ing minutes… The audience was frozen.

Thank you for sharing! 🙏

He is my favorite guitarist. Thank you for sharing. From Brooklyn, NY

As soon as he touches a guitar I get immediate chills. I absolutely love Jan!!

Jan akkerman forever, amazing. ❤