Brainbox (band)
| Company type | Rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | late 1960s in Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Founder | Jan Akkerman, Pierre van der Linden, Kazimir Lux |
| Headquarters | Amsterdam , Netherlands |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Brainbox is a rock ensemble from the Netherlands, originating in Amsterdam during the late 1960s. The group was founded by guitarist Jan Akkerman, drummer Pierre van der Linden, and vocalist Kazimir Lux (Kaz). Their initial single, "Down Man," showcased their signature progressive blues style and paved the way for multiple Dutch chart successes such as "Doomsday Train," "Summertime," "To You," "Virgin," and "The Smile."
Following the release of their debut album in 1969, Akkerman departed to join Focus, subsequently inviting van der Linden and bassist Cyril Havermans to join that band. Brainbox filled these vacancies with guitarists Herman Meyer and Rudie de Queljoe along with drummer Frans Smit; Meyer was later succeeded by John Schuursma. The exit of Kaz Lux in 1971 coincided with a decline in the band's popularity, culminating in their disbandment in 1972. In 2004, Lux revived Brainbox without Akkerman, primarily performing within the Netherlands. The band became active again during 2010–2011, issuing the studio album The 3rd Flood.
Studio albums
- Brainbox (1969)
- Parts (1972)
- The 3rd Flood (2011)
Compilation albums
- The Best of Brainbox (1971)
- To You (1972)
- A History (1979)
- Brainbox (1979)
- The Very Best Brainbox Album Ever (2002)
- Singles & B-sides 1969-1971 (2023)
Live albums
- The Last Train live (2004)
| Year | Title | B-side | Chart Positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NL Top 40 |
NL Top 100 | |||||
| 1969 | "Down Man" | "Woman's Gone" | 13 | 7 | ||
| "Sea of Delight" | "Amsterdam, the First Days" | 30 | 27 | Brainbox | ||
| "Summertime" / "Dark Rose" | 16 | 17 | ||||
| 1970 | "To You" | "So Helpless" | 19 | 18 | ||
| "Between Alpha And Omega" | "Cruel Train" | Tip | — | |||
| "Doomsday Train" | "Good Morning Day" | 16 | 10 | |||
| "The Smile (Old Friends Have a Right To)" | "The Flight" | 15 | 12 | |||
| 1971 | "Virgin" | "Mobilae" | 20 | 10 | ||
| "Dilemma" | "If You Could Only Feel It" | Tip | — | Parts | ||
| 1972 | "A Part of Me Is a Part of You" | "When I Was Poor" | Tip | — | ||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | ||||||
- Tip – Tipparade bubbling Under chart