Brainbox

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Brainbox was a Dutch rock group from the late 1960s/early 1970s. It was founded in Amsterdam by guitarist Jan Akkerman, drummer Pierre van der Linden, and singer Kazimir (Kaz) Lux. Their debut single was "Down Man", which established their progressive blues sound. They had several hit singles in the Netherlands, including "Between Alpha and Omega", "Doomsday Train", and "Smile". Soon after they released their first album, Akkerman and van der Linden left the group to join Focus. After van der linden and Akkerman left, Brainbox bass player Cyril Havermans also followed to join Focus, replacing the original Focus bass player. They were replaced by guitarists Herman Meyer and Rudie de Quelijoe and drummer Frans Smit. Meyer was later replaced by John Schuursma. After Kaz Lux left the group in 1971, their popularity waned and they split up in 1972. In 2004 Kaz Lux reassembled the band (though without Jan Akkerman) and they performed in the Netherlands.

[edit] Discography

• Brainbox (1969)

Released as CD 2006

 1. Down Man 
 2. Virgin 
 3. Amsterdam, The First Days 
 4. Sinner's Prayer 
 5. Dark Rose 
 6. Cruel Train 
 7. Woman's Gone 
 8. To You 
 9. Summertime 
 10. Doomsday Train 
 11. Baby, What You Want Me To Do 
 12. Scarborough Fair 
 13. Flight 
 14. So Helpless 
 15. Smile 
 16. Reason To Believe 
 17. Mobilae 
 18. Good Morning 
 19. Between Alpha And Omega 
 20. Sea Of Delight 

• The Best Of Brainbox (1971)
• Parts (1972)
• To You (1972)
• A History (1979)
• The Very Best Brainbox Album Ever (2002)
• The Last Train (live) (2004)