Swiss pianist Nico Brina broke the Guinness World Record in 1996

He has broken the world record for his speed and made heads turn with his unique style of piano playing. Swissman Nico Brina is an entertainer who doesn't believe in doing things the usual way. Since age nine – when he took to the instrument – to win the Guinness World Record in 1996, when he became the fastest boogie woogie player at 608 strokes per minute with his left hand, Brina's rise to fame is fascinating.