Tom Brier: The Ragtime Virtuoso and His Tragic Accident
American ragtime pianist renowned for his incredible sight-reading skills and energetic performances, particularly of complex piano rolls, who gained widespread internet fame before a life-altering car accident.Tom Brier, born in 1971 in California, became a prominent figure in the ragtime revival community. His extraordinary ability to sight-read and perform notoriously difficult piano rolls, especially from composers like Charley Straight, captivated audiences online. He recorded for the Ri...