The Joker and the Thief

The Joker and the Thief were a Brunanter blues rock duo, formed in 1971 by Marcus Leigh (vocals, guitar, harmonica) and Maurits Koster (vocals, electric guitar). Their first album, Troubles (1972) was an immense success and placed them among the leading rock artists of their time. However, Koster's unexpected death in 1975 put an end. A posthumous EP, The Mermaid, was released later that year.

Tha band's name is a reference to the lyrics of "All Along the Watchtower".