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What a wonderful story: FOCUS is reuniting against all odds, at the beginning of the Third Millenary ! We haven't heard of this Dutch band since the end of the Seventies and the departure of its famous guitarist Jan AKKERMAN. The only thing we can add is the reunion of the latter and the incredible flautist-keyboardist Thijs Van LEER in 1985. Since, the numerous fans of this international legend of Seventies Progressive Rock could hear nothing else than a deep silence. At the beginning of the year 2002, three young musicians decide to pay tribute to their idol in creating HOCUS POCUS. Such an evocative name ! After having learned their repertoire made of cover versions, drummer Ruben Van ROON (Later replaced by Bert SMAAK), guitarist Jan DUMEE and bassist Bobby JACOBS were courageous enough to invite Thijs Van LEER to a jam session. This one came without any preconceived ideas to spend a good time with some friends, and wasn't prepared for such a devoted attitude towards the original