Jan Akkerman

Guitarist

Birthday December 24, 1946

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Netherlands

Age 78 years old

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About

Dutch guitarist who has released albums like his 1980 effort Transparent with Kaz Lux. He was a member of Focus in the 1970s.

Before Fame

At the age of five, he was taking guitar lessons and by thirteen, he had a single cut.

Trivia

Exploring the sound of the Renaissance, he introduced the lute to rock music.

Family Life

His father bought and sold scrap iron.

Associated With

He and Phil Collins have worked as collaborators.