Legendary Pianist Stuns Passers-By In An Impromptu Public Piano Performance
Rock Pianist Performs in Train Station
Stan Urban, the legendary Rock ‘n’ Roll Pianist, has been seen in a viral video playing at Dundee railway station entertaining commuters and travelers using a public piano.
The Scottish Pianist did a spontaneous performance after spotting the public Yamaha U3 piano at the train station in Dundee. His performance drew in a crowd of admirers and you could see some foot-tapping going on as people walked past. The 75-year-old man (at the time) continued to stun onlookers with his energetic performance and piano skills.
About Stan Urban
Originally from Scotland and born in 1944, Stan has been living in Denmark since 1984. On a summer day in August, Simon Rankin captured the video of Stan after recognising he was a notable performer.
Stan’s professional music career has spanned over 50 years and has seen the pianist play with global names such as Mick Jagger, Gene Vincent, and Chuck Berry. This is a brilliant video of Stan performing “Rock ‘n’ Roll Train” embedded from his official website.
It’s great to see a musician, who has been playing professionally for over 50 years, still not able to resist the temptation to play a public piano during his travels. The passion is real for a pianist like Stan and the respect was evident from everyone there on the day.
If you want to see more from Stan Urban the legendary Rock Pianist, go to his website where you can keep up-to-date with his latest work.
Famous Pianist Surprises Train Commuters With Rockin’ Impromptu Performance.
You just never know what (or whom) you might see when you’re taking the train.The People’s Piano is a Yamaha U3 upright piano that was installed on the platform of the train station in Dundee, Scotland, for anyone to play. Everyone from amateurs playing Chopsticks to world-famous musicians are welcome to sit at the bench and tap out a tune while they wait for their train. On one busy August day, Simon Rankin of Fife happened to be in the station when he spotted someone special seated at the piano bench.
To Simon’s astonishment, he recognized the 75-year-old man who began to play The People’s Piano as Stan Urban, a legendary rock and roll pianist who has enjoyed a 50-year music career. Stan has played alongside musical greats like Gene Vincent, Chuck Berry, and Mick Jagger.
Although Stan’s career has brought him all over the world, he was actually born and raised in Dundee! He was scheduled to perform at Clarks on Lindsay Street later in the week, but in the days leading up to his performance he was enjoying spending some time back in his hometown. When he wandered into the train station and spotted The People’s Piano he couldn’t resist sitting down to give the locals a free show.
And what a show it was! Check out how he even uses his foot at one point.
Stan’s playing is so energetic and upbeat you’d never know he’s in his 70s. He plays a rockin’ song that sounds like it could have been sung by an old great like Jerry Lee Lewis or Chuck Berry, full of keyboard flourishes and trills that have the harried commuters stopping in their tracks. Before long, a large crowd had gathered to watch the master work.
“Dundee station will never be the same again!” Simon tweeted when he shared the video online. “Here is Rock ‘n Roll legendary pianist Stan Urban absolutely Rocking Dundee, Scotland Railway station! Those just passing by couldn’t believe how lucky they were. What a talented guy he is! Awesome!”