Are there any famous pianists who started playing in their teens?

Question

I'm sorry, but age 5 is FAR from teens. Are there any concert pianists or the like who have started in the upper teens?

Answer 1

A lot of rock stars who started on one instrument (guitar or bass for instance), taught themselves piano after they started recording.  Geddy Lee of Rush comes to mind.  Freddie Mercury of Queen started playing piano as a student in Tanzania.

Answer 2

mozart composed his first minuet when he was only 5.

maybe im not being clear.

mozart was a prodigy.

he began COMPOSING MUSIC at age 5. no one taught him how to play the piano. you cant retain that kind of information at that young of an age, and being deaf.

Answer 3

Bach was 14 when he composed his first piece!!! There is still hope for us teenagers yet!!!